Ο τάταρος του Αλή Πασά "στην υπηρεσία του στρατηγού Adam" και ο νεαρός υπηρέτης του

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From the collection of Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece

Dominant colour

Ο τάταρος του Αλή Πασά "στην υπηρεσία του στρατηγού Adam" και ο νεαρός υπηρέτης του is an unspecified by Pitsamanos Gerasimos, depicting Folklore, held at Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece.

Who painted this?: Pitsamanos Gerasimos
Where can I see it?: Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece

About this work

This sketch shows a bearded man in a long, fur-lined coat standing next to a squatting boy. The man wears a tall hat, a red vest, and patterned pants, holding a small object in his left hand. The boy has a pale face and a red cap, sitting on the ground beside a stone pillar with Greek letters carved into it. The painting’s notes hint at a story—this man might be a soldier or servant, and the boy could be his helper. The rough, quick brushstrokes make the scene feel like a snapshot of real life, not a polished portrait. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow to create drama.