Artwork
Σκηνή από την Έξοδο του Μεσολογγίου
Σκηνή από την Έξοδο του Μεσολογγίου is an unspecified painting by Georgiadis Andreas, o Kris. It dates from 1968 and is held in the collection of the Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece.
About this work
Overview
Σκηνή από την Έξοδο του Μεσολογγίου is a 1968 painting by Andreas Kris Georgiadis, housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The work captures a pivotal moment from the Exodus of Missolonghi, a historic event in the Greek War of Independence.
Subject & Meaning
The painting focuses on a resolute figure in a white robe, armed with a sword and adorned with a cross necklace and red headband. Behind him, a woman with a child and a crowd evoke a sense of collective urgency and tension, reflecting the gravity of the Exodus.
Technique & Style
The artist employs muted colors to convey a somber atmosphere, underscoring the dramatic intensity of the scene. Facial expressions, particularly the determination of the central figure, add depth to the narrative.
History & Provenance
Created in 1968, the painting is part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection, serving as a modern artistic interpretation of a seminal event in Greek history.
Artist & collection
Artist
Museum
Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece
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