Tiflis Portraiture School

Tiflis Portraiture School - ტფილისური პორტრეტული სკოლა The portraiture of the Georgian nobility created in Tbilisi during the first half of the nineteenth century—known as the Tiflis Portraiture School—represents a landmark phenomenon in the history of Georgian art. It is noteworthy that the emergence of the Tiflis Portraiture School coincided with the broader development of modern Georgian art and the rise of easel painting in the country. The finest works produced within this creative circle stand out for their individuality and exceptional artistic quality, while also conveying a pronounced sense of national identity.