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Envol de Dechirures, by Alex Mylona, 1970

Envol de Dechirures

Alex Mylona

1970

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

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Overview

Envol de Dechirures 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 a simple, loose drawing of a reclining nude figure. The lines are quick and uneven, almost like a rough draft. You can see the outline of a body lying down, with one arm bent and the other stretched out. The drawing feels raw, with no details filled in—just basic shapes and strokes. It’s almost like the artist was testing ideas on paper. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching next to see how artists build form with lines.

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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