Crikor Garabetian. Surreal self portrait, 1932

Crikor Garabetian (1908-1993). Surreal self portrait, oil on canvas board, signed and dated 1932. 41 x 33 (53 x 44) cm. Framed.

Crikor Garabetian’s surrealist painting from 1932 is a rare and compelling example of the artist’s early, highly experimental period. Blending elements of Cubism and Surrealism, the enigmatic composition presents a poetic portrait in which the divided face becomes a powerful symbol of identity, duality, and the complexity of the human psyche. Delicate figures and architectural forms subtly woven into the background enhance the dreamlike, almost metaphysical atmosphere. Rich in symbolism and executed with a refined, harmonious palette, the painting possesses both visual depth and intellectual appeal. As an original oil on canvas from 1932, this work represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an authentic and significant early painting by the Armenian / French painter Crikor Garabetian.