Who painted Προσωπογραφία αγνώστου νέου με στρατιωτική ενδυμασία?

Προσωπογραφία αγνώστου νέου με στρατιωτική ενδυμασία was painted by Kabath V. in 1884.

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Προσωπογραφία αγνώστου νέου με στρατιωτική ενδυμασία is held by Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece.

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Προσωπογραφία αγνώστου νέου με στρατιωτική ενδυμασία is associated with Impressionism.

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Artwork

Προσωπογραφία αγνώστου νέου με στρατιωτική ενδυμασία

Kabath V. , 1884

Προσωπογραφία αγνώστου νέου με στρατιωτική ενδυμασία is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Kabath V.. It dates from 1884 and is held in the collection of the Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece. Created in 1884 by V.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1884 by V. Kabath, this portrait depicts an unidentified young man dressed in a dark military uniform accented with gold trim. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as an example of late‑nineteenth‑century portraiture.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter, a youthful figure with neatly arranged blond hair, gazes forward with a solemn expression. The plain, dark backdrop isolates him, emphasizing the uniform’s details and suggesting a focus on the individual’s role or status rather than a narrative scene.

Technique & Style

Kabath employs careful brushwork to render the metallic sheen of the gold trim and the deep reds of the epaulettes, creating a tactile sense of the fabric. Subtle chiaroscuro models the face, giving it a three‑dimensional presence while the overall composition remains restrained.

History & Provenance

Since its completion, the painting has remained within Greek institutional holdings, ultimately entering the Museum of Ethnography’s collection. No record indicates prior private ownership, and the work has been catalogued as a representation of military attire from the period.

Context

The portrait aligns with a broader nineteenth‑century interest in documenting military dress and the individuals who wore it, reflecting both national pride and the era’s fascination with precise, realistic representation of uniformed figures.