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Άνδρες σε  μαγαζί, by Vyzantios Periklis, unspecified, 1922

Άνδρες σε μαγαζί

Vyzantios Periklis

1922

unspecified

From the collection of Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece

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Overview

Άνδρες σε μαγαζί is a 1922 unspecified by Vyzantios Periklis, depicting Modern Period, held at Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece.

Who painted this?
Vyzantios Periklis
When & what style?
1922
Where can I see it?
Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece

About this work

This painting shows two people sitting inside a small, dimly lit shop. The walls are dark wood, and the window frame is thick and weathered. Outside, there’s a pile of green leafy vegetables and some sacks on the ground. The brushstrokes are thick and rough, especially in the greenery above the window. The artist used bold, uneven strokes to show light and shadow, giving the scene a lively but unfinished feel. The two figures inside look like they’re resting, maybe taking a break from work. If you like this style, check out impasto—the technique of laying paint thickly on the canvas.

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