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Λεύκες., by Valia Davradou, unspecified, 1995

Λεύκες.

Valia Davradou

1995

unspecified

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

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Overview

Λεύκες. is a 1995 unspecified by Valia Davradou, depicting Charcoal, held at Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.

Who painted this?
Valia Davradou
When & what style?
1995
Where can I see it?
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus

About this work

This painting shows a close-up of rough, textured surfaces in earthy browns and tans. The shapes look like crumpled fabric or uneven terrain, with deep shadows and uneven lighting. The brushstrokes are thick and uneven, giving it a gritty, almost tactile feel. The artist used a lot of charcoal mixed into the paint, which may explain the dark, smudgy areas. It’s not a smooth or polished look—it feels raw and unfinished. Next, check out charcoal to see how artists use it in different ways.

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