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Ο Βυζάντιος ποζάρει στον δάσκαλό του Δ. Γαλάνη, by Demetrios Galanis, unspecified

Ο Βυζάντιος ποζάρει στον δάσκαλό του Δ. Γαλάνη

Demetrios Galanis

unspecified

From the collection of Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece

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Overview

Ο Βυζάντιος ποζάρει στον δάσκαλό του Δ. Γαλάνη is an unspecified by Demetrios Galanis, held at Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece.

Who painted this?
Demetrios Galanis
Where can I see it?
Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece

About this work

This sketch shows two figures lying down in a dim room. One person is curled up, their head resting on their arm, while the other leans against them, both looking tired. Outside the window, you can just make out a moonlit landscape with a few buildings and a ship on the water. The artist used soft shading to create depth, making the figures stand out against the dark background. The light from the window highlights their faces and hands, adding a quiet mood to the scene. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro next.

About the artist

Artist

Demetrios Galanis

Demetrios Galanis made ink-on-paper portraits, often signing with the Greek spelling Γαλάνης.

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