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Προσωπογραφία του Σπυρίδωνος Τρικούπη

Prossalendis Spyridon

1880

unspecified

From the collection of Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Portrait modern period

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Προσωπογραφία του Σπυρίδωνος Τρικούπη is a 1880 unspecified by Prossalendis Spyridon, a Impressionism work, depicting modern period, held at Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece.

Who painted this?: Prossalendis Spyridon
When & what style?: 1880 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece

About this work

This painting shows a serious-looking man in a dark suit and white cravat. He’s holding a rolled-up scroll in one hand and has a medal pinned to his chest. The background is plain and dark, with just a hint of a red chair visible on the right. The name at the top is written in Greek letters, which might mean something about who he is. The painting looks like it was made to show off his importance. If you like this style, check out Realism next to see more paintings like this.