Η καθημερινή κίνηση μπροστα από το τελωνείο του Πειραιά
1837
unspecified
From the collection of Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece
1837
unspecified
From the collection of Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece
Η καθημερινή κίνηση μπροστα από το τελωνείο του Πειραιά is a 1837 unspecified by Koellnberger Ludwig, a Biedermeier work, depicting modern period, held at Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece.
This painting shows a busy harbor scene with ships flying flags that have a blue cross. Soldiers in red jackets and white pants march near the water, while a crowd of people—some in hats, others bareheaded—stands around. A large boat with a curved roof labeled "ΔΟΤΑΝΑ" sits on the left, and smaller boats are being loaded or unloaded by the dock. The flags with the blue cross are likely tied to the place where this scene happens. The artist included lots of details about daily life, not just grand events. Check out Romanticism to see how artists often focused on real-life moments like this one.
