Γύρω από τη φωτιά

1947

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

Dominant colour

Γύρω από τη φωτιά is a 1947 by Alex Mylona, held at Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.

Who painted this?: Alex Mylona
When & what style?: 1947
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus

About this work

You see people dancing around a fire in this drawing. The artist used soft colors to create a warm scene. The drawing looks like a study for a bigger work, and it's interesting that the artist chose to focus on the movement of the dancers. Check out the technique of cross-hatching to learn more about how artists create shading and texture in their work.