Artwork
Οι δύο φίλες
Οι δύο φίλες is a drawing by Alex Mylona. It dates from 1945 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus. A drawing of two standing female nudes, depicted in different poses and interacting with each other.
About this work
Overview
A drawing of two standing female nudes, depicted in different poses and interacting with each other.
Subject & Meaning
The figures are shown without detailed facial features, drawing attention to their bodily forms and postures. Their interaction is suggested, but not explicitly defined.
Technique & Style
The drawing employs cross-hatching, a technique used to create shading and texture through layered hatching lines. This method allows for nuanced representation of the human form.
Context
The work appears to be a study, likely created as an exercise in depicting the human body from various angles, a common practice for artists.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alex Mylona (Athens, 1920 – 2016) was a Greek sculptor, known for her multidimensional and experimental approach to art.
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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