Artwork
Landscape: Galatsi
Landscape: Galatsi is an unspecified painting by Pepi (Kalliopi) Svoronou-Kokkinidou. It dates from 1957 and is held in the collection of the Athens School of Fine Arts.
About this work
Overview
Landscape: Galatsi is a 1957 landscape painting by Greek artist Pepi Svoronou-Kokkinidou, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a serene landscape centered around a house with a distinctive red roof, set against a lush, green hillside dotted with trees. The composition balances built and natural elements, evoking a sense of everyday life in a rural setting.
Technique & Style
Characterized by vibrant, bold coloration, the work employs a diverse palette of blues, purples, greens, and reds. The style, marked by expressive brushwork, contributes to the painting's lively and dynamic atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Created in 1957, the painting is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography, where it remains on display.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pepi (Kalliopi) Svoronou-Kokkinidou
Greek artist Pepi Svoronou-Kokkinidou made metalwork and paintings in the 1950s. You’ll recognize her 1958 metal piece Paradise and the painting Leonidas Androutsos in this bundle. Her work blends traditional Greek…
