October 10, 2016 - 16:28 AMT
New stamps celebrate 150th anniversary of Arshak Fetvadjian

HayPost CJSC on October 7 put into circulation two new stamps dedicated to the 150th anniversary of Armenian artist, painter Arshak Fetvadjian (1866 -1947).

Fetvadjian was the designer of the postage stamps and currency of the first Republic of Armenia.

He travelled to Eastern Armenia, painted architectural monuments and produced more than 2,000 works, including pencil drawings and watercolors. He also authored portraits, works depicting the Armenian history, mythology and nationalism, also producing reproductions of Armenian miniature paintings.

The stamps were printed in Cartor Printing House, France, with a print run of 40,000pcs per each. They have face values of AMD170 and AMD230. Designed by David Dovlatyan, the stamps depict Arshak Fetvadjian’s portrait and his painting “Woman playing the Mandolin."

The official cancellation ceremony of the stamp took place at the National Gallery of Armenia and was carried out by the Director of National Gallery of Armenia, Arman Tsaturyan, and the Acting Chief Executive Officer of HayPost CJSC, Hayk Avagyan.