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Hell, by Despina Mega, unspecified, 1959

Hell

Despina Mega

1959

unspecified

From the collection of Athens School of Fine Arts

Dominant colour

Overview

Hell is a 1959 unspecified by Despina Mega, held at Athens School of Fine Arts.

Who painted this?
Despina Mega
When & what style?
1959
Where can I see it?
Athens School of Fine Arts

About this work

This painting shows three naked men in a red, uneven background. The man on the left is curled up, hands over his face. The middle figure stands with his arms raised, looking upward. The man on the right holds a stick and a small triangle shape, staring off to the side. Greek words are scrawled above and around them. The rough brushstrokes and bold outlines give it a raw, almost sketchy feel. The red background looks like it was painted quickly, with visible texture. Look up impasto to see how thick paint like this is applied.

About the artist

Artist

Despina Mega

Despina Mega made four religious paintings in 1959. Saint Paraskevi shows a saint holding a cross in soft light. Herod’s persecution depicts soldiers and a cradle in sharp colors. Scene of the Apocalypse and Hell fill…

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