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Self portrait, by Georgios Kourkouvelos, unspecified, 1993

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Overview

Self portrait is a 1993 unspecified by Georgios Kourkouvelos, held at Athens School of Fine Arts.

Who painted this?
Georgios Kourkouvelos
When & what style?
1993
Where can I see it?
Athens School of Fine Arts

About this work

The painting shows a young man looking directly at us. He has a serious expression. The artist painted himself with bold lines and bright colors. This self-portrait is interesting because it gives us a glimpse of the artist's personality. The way he painted himself suggests he was confident. To learn more about the artist's style, look up the technique of sfumato.

About the artist

Artist

Georgios Kourkouvelos

Georgios Kourkouvelos liked to paint himself in a corner, literally—his 1993 Self Portrait has him wedged between two walls, eyes floating above his own shoulders.

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