Background
AKHIKYAN, Vtranes was born in 1872.
Armenian painter and graphic artist
AKHIKYAN, Vtranes was born in 1872.
Graduate Saint St. Petersburg Academy of Arts.
Before 1917 Revol worked mainly as a graphic artist and illustrator because he could not afford painting materials. After 1917 specialized in painting small landscapes and still-lifes notable for their simplicity and veracity. In his latter years turned to themes of socialist construction, including "The Building of the People's House” (1928-1932), ’The Attack of the Red Cavalry” (1933).
Taught art and worked at museums.