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Outdoor study, by Nikos Beach, 1962

Outdoor study

Nikos Beach

1962

From the collection of Athens School of Fine Arts

Dominant colour

Overview

Outdoor study is a 1962 by Nikos Beach, held at Athens School of Fine Arts.

Who painted this?
Nikos Beach
When & what style?
1962
Where can I see it?
Athens School of Fine Arts

About this work

This painting shows a rough, brushy scene of trees and open ground. The colors are mostly browns, greens, and yellows, with thick strokes that feel quick and uneven. Light hits the middle of the painting, making a small patch brighter than the rest. The painting looks like it was done fast, almost like a sketch. The artist didn’t smooth out the brushstrokes—it’s messy on purpose. If you like this loose, sketchy style, check out Nikos Beach.

About the artist

Artist

Nikos Beach

Nikos Beach worked in metal and on paper, making angular wall pieces and quick outdoor sketches in the mid-1960s.

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