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Εορτασμός της Καθαράς Δευτέρας στους στύλους του Ολυμπίου Διός στην Αθήνα, by Perlberg Christian, unspecified, 1838

Εορτασμός της Καθαράς Δευτέρας στους στύλους του Ολυμπίου Διός στην Αθήνα

Perlberg Christian

1838

unspecified

From the collection of Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece

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Overview

Εορτασμός της Καθαράς Δευτέρας στους στύλους του Ολυμπίου Διός στην Αθήνα is a 1838 unspecified by Perlberg Christian, a Biedermeier work, depicting Modern Period, held at Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece.

Who painted this?
Perlberg Christian
When & what style?
1838 · Biedermeier
Where can I see it?
Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece

About this work

This painting shows a group of people sitting and standing in front of tall stone columns. Some are dressed in white robes, others in colorful hats and turbans. A few horses are tied nearby, and one man rides a white horse. In the background, there’s a bright blue sky, mountains, and more ruins. Notice how the people are mixed together—some look like travelers, others like locals. The artist added small details like scattered bags and a jug, making the scene feel real. If you like this mix of history and daily life, look up Romanticism.

About the artist

Artist

Perlberg Christian

She once watched fishermen haul nets under a sky so blue it looked like a spilled jar of cobalt, and she kept the color in her pocket for years.

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