Η Επιστροφή της Άσωτης Μητέρας -3-

1970

From the collection of Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus

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Η Επιστροφή της Άσωτης Μητέρας -3- is a 1970 by Alex Mylona, held at Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.

Who painted this?: Alex Mylona
When & what style?: 1970
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus

About this work

This sketch shows five rough, pencil figures in a loose group. One person stands alone on the left, while the others sit in a row, their bodies drawn with quick, uneven lines. The seated figures hold objects—maybe books or papers—and their heads are tilted slightly, as if listening or thinking. The drawing feels fast and unfinished, like a first try. The lines overlap in some spots, giving a sense of movement even though the scene is still. Want to see more? Check out cross-hatching to learn how artists build texture with lines.