Προσωπογραφία του Αθανασίου Μιαούλη
1883
unspecified
From the collection of Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece
1883
unspecified
From the collection of Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece
This painting shows a man in a dark military uniform with gold epaulettes and medals. His white hair and mustache frame a serious face, and he stands against a plain dark background. The frame has Greek letters carved into the top. The name on the frame is likely the subject’s name, but the painting focuses on the uniform’s details—like the shiny buttons and red sash—showing rank and pride. Next, check out chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create depth in portraits like this.
