Δήλος

1977

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

Dominant colour

Δήλος is a 1977 by Jorg Schmeisser, held at Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.

Who painted this?: Jorg Schmeisser
When & what style?: 1977
Where can I see it?: Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus

About this work

This painting shows a scene from Δήλος, an island in Greece. It's a print made in 1977 by Jorg Schmeisser. The artist's travel experiences influenced his work, and this piece reflects that, with details and colors that show what he saw and felt. The artist's use of color is noteworthy, adding depth to the scene. His observations of the environment are revealed in the details. To learn more about similar techniques, look up the technique of sfumato.