Προσωπογραφία του Κωνσταντίνου Α'
2009
unspecified
From the collection of Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece
2009
unspecified
From the collection of Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece
Dominant colour
Προσωπογραφία του Κωνσταντίνου Α' is a 2009 unspecified by Dukas Joh., depicting Modern Period, held at Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece.
This painting shows a young person in a dark, simple background. They’re wearing a sailor’s uniform with a white collar and a flat cap that has the word "ΜΑΙΝΑ" on it. The face is serious, with dark eyes and soft lighting on the cheeks. The artist used shadows and light to make the face stand out against the dark background. This technique makes the features look three-dimensional. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how this effect works.
Dukas Joh. had a habit of painting people exactly as they were, right down to the unflattering details. He once told a sitter, "I won’t lie for you," and left the wrinkles and tired eyes in place. That straightforward…
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