Who painted Young David?

Young David was painted by Eduard Isabekyan in 1956.

Where can I see Young David?

Young David is held by National Gallery of Armenia.

What movement is Young David?

Young David is associated with Social Realism.

Artwork

Young David

Eduard Isabekyan , 1956

Young David is an oil painting by the Social Realist artist Eduard Isabekyan. It dates from 1956 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Armenia.

About this work

Overview

Young David is a 1956 oil painting by Armenian artist Eduard Isabekyan, characterized by its realistic depiction of a youthful figure in a rural setting.

Subject & Meaning

The painting portrays a young boy, identified as David of Sasun, standing in a field accompanied by a sheep and a dog, evoking a sense of serene, everyday life in a village or riverside setting.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work adheres to a realistic style, emphasizing detailed, naturalistic representation of the subject and its environment.

History & Provenance

Created in 1956 within the social realism movement, Young David is part of the National Gallery of Armenia's collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Eduard Isabekyan

Eduard Isabekyan (Armenian: Էդուարդ Իսաբեկյան; November 8, 1914 – August 17, 2007) was an Armenian painter, founder of thematic compositional genre in Armenia.