Διάβαση του Στρυμόνα από τον ελληνικό στρατό τον Ιούλιο 1913
1914
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From the collection of Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece
1914
unspecified
From the collection of Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece
This painting shows soldiers on horseback charging across rocky, uneven ground. Some are holding rifles, and one soldier is waving a flag. The background has a mix of green hills and a cloudy sky, with a dusty explosion of color where the horses’ hooves kick up dirt. The brushstrokes are thick and loose, giving the scene a sense of fast movement. The colors are warm—earthy browns, yellows, and greens—with a few sharp pops of red and blue in the uniforms. Look up impasto next to see how artists use thick paint like this.
