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Προσωπογραφία του στρατηγού Sir Thomas Maitland

Pitsamanos Gerasimos

2009

unspecified

From the collection of Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece

Portrait

Dominant colour

Προσωπογραφία του στρατηγού Sir Thomas Maitland is a 2009 unspecified by Pitsamanos Gerasimos, held at Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece.

Who painted this?: Pitsamanos Gerasimos
When & what style?: 2009
Where can I see it?: Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a man in military attire, with a red and blue sash across his chest. He wears a black jacket adorned with gold buttons and a high collar, complemented by a white wig. The background of the painting is a dark gray color. The subject's facial expression is serious, with a slight furrowed brow. His eyes are cast downward, and his mouth is set in a firm line. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of dignity and authority. The level of detail in the painting suggests that it was created with great care and attention. The artist's use of chiaroscuro adds depth and dimension to the subject's face and clothing. To learn more about the artist's techniques, look up the term "chiaroscuro".