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Landscape, by Giannis Moralis, unspecified, 1935

Landscape

Giannis Moralis

1935

unspecified

From the collection of Athens School of Fine Arts

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Overview

Landscape is a 1935 unspecified by Giannis Moralis, a Realism work, held at Athens School of Fine Arts.

Who painted this?
Giannis Moralis
When & what style?
1935 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Athens School of Fine Arts

About this work

This painting shows a winding dirt road cutting through a quiet countryside. Two tall, dark trees stand near a small white building in the distance. The sky is soft and cloudy, with a big round tree in the middle. Brushstrokes are loose, and the colors are mostly earthy browns, greens, and blues. The artist used thick paint in places, making the texture stand out—especially on the road and the tree trunks. This gives the scene a rough, lived-in feel. Look up *impasto* next to see how artists use thick paint like this.

About the artist

Artist

Giannis Moralis

Yiannis Moralis (Greek: Γιάννης Μόραλης; also transliterated Yannis Moralis or Giannis Moralis; 23 April 1916 – 20 December 2009) was an important Greek visual artist and part of the so-called "Generation of the '30s".

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