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Προσωπογραφία του Σπυρίδωνος Βαλαωρίτη

Prossalendis Spyridon

1888

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 Βαλαωρίτη is a 1888 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?: 1888 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece

About this work

This painting shows a man in a dark, formal uniform with gold trim and medals. His white shirt and yellow sash stand out against the dark background. He has a white beard and mustache, and his right hand rests on a cane. The frame is ornate with gold patterns. The name at the top is written in Greek letters, and the painting looks carefully done. The man’s face is serious, with soft shadows on his cheeks. Look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.