About Zareh Kalfayan
Lived 1887 – 1939 (aged 52). Zareh Kalfayan was a Turkish and French painter and art educator.
Zareh Kalfayan (; 1887 – 1939) was an Ottoman painter of Armenian descent.
Life
Zareh Kalfayan was born in Constantinople to Armenian parents. He attended the local art school. He began to teach art at the Getronagan Armenian Lyceum. His paintings were first exhibited in Istanbul. His notable works include Evening at Dolmabahce, Misty Morning at Tophane, and Sunrise and Rumelihisari.
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Who was Zareh Kalfayan?
Armenian painter
When was Zareh Kalfayan born?
Zareh Kalfayan was born on 6 February 1887 in Constantinople.
When did Zareh Kalfayan die?
Zareh Kalfayan died on 17 November 1939 in Paris.
What was Zareh Kalfayan's occupation?
Zareh Kalfayan was a painter and art educator.
What nationality was Zareh Kalfayan?
Zareh Kalfayan was Turkish and French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Zareh Kalfayan. https://biography.guide/zareh-kalfayan/
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