Paul Sarkisian

1928–

Introduction

Paul Sarkisian (1928 – July 29, 2019) was an American contemporary painter. He achieved a place of prominence during the early years of contemporary art in Los Angeles, then later gained international noteriety as a leading photorealist painter.

Wikidata identifier

Q2062158

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Country of birth

United States

Roles

Artist, painter

ULAN identifier

500071686

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First acquired
1977

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