Céphalonie, Lixouri, (anciennement Odyssée 580) [Κεφαλονιά, Ληξούρι, (πρώην Οδύσσεια 580)]

1912

From the collection of Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus

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Céphalonie, Lixouri, (anciennement Odyssée 580) [Κεφαλονιά, Ληξούρι, (πρώην Οδύσσεια 580)] is a 1912 by Fred Boissonnas, held at Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.

Who painted this?: Fred Boissonnas
When & what style?: 1912
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus

About this work

This black-and-white photograph captures a serene scene of a small sailboat gliding across the water, with a person sitting in it. In the background, a few other boats are visible, while a town stretches along the shoreline, nestled among hills. The sky above is cloudy. A closer look reveals the texture of the water and the details of the sailboat, adding depth to the image. The photograph's composition draws the viewer's eye to the sailboat, creating a sense of calmness. For more photographs like this, explore the works of Boissonnas, Fred (1858-1946) at the Museum of Ethnography.