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Μάσκα 5, by Alex Mylona, 1953

Μάσκα 5

Alex Mylona

1953

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

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Overview

Μάσκα 5 is a 1953 by Alex Mylona, held at Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.

Who painted this?
Alex Mylona
When & what style?
1953
Where can I see it?
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus

About this work

You see a drawing of a mask with strong features and big eyes. The mask has a frightening look, probably of a character in a trance. This drawing is part of a series created by Alex Mylona in 1953, inspired by ancient Greek pottery. Check out the technique of cross-hatching to learn more about how artists create detailed drawings like this one.

About the artist

Artist

Alex Mylona

Alex Mylona (Athens, 1920 – 2016) was a Greek sculptor, known for her multidimensional and experimental approach to art.

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