Artwork
Σπίτι, Αθήνα (;)
Σπίτι, Αθήνα (;) is an unspecified painting by Nikos Engonopoulos. It dates from 1937 and is held in the collection of the Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece.
About this work
Overview
Σπίτι, Αθήνα (;) is a 1937 work by Nikos Engonopoulos, held at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two simple houses with red-tiled roofs, palm trees, and a stony ground, evoking a warm, sunny setting.
Technique & Style
Characterized by bold outlines and flat, bright colors, the work eschews details like texture and depth, instead emphasizing solid forms and vibrant hues.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nikos Engonopoulos was a Greek painter and poet. He is one of the most important members of "Generation of the '30s", as well as a major representative of the surrealist movement in Greece. His work as a writer also…
Museum
Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece
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