Artwork
Σκυριανή Κόρη
Σκυριανή Κόρη is an unspecified painting by Semertzidis Valias. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Manos & Anastasia Faltaits Folk Art & Ethnographic Museum.
About this work
Overview
Σκυριανή Κόρη is a 1950 painting by Semertzidis Valias, currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a serene woman with a yellow headscarf against a blue backdrop, her face turned left, conveying quiet contemplation and introspection through her calm expression.
Technique & Style
The work employs a realistic style, evident in the detailed rendering of the subject's facial features, combined with a thoughtful use of color to create depth and dimensionality.
History & Provenance
Created in 1950 by Semertzidis Valias, the painting is now housed at the Museum of Ethnography, though specific acquisition details are not provided.
Context
While specific contextual influences are not detailed, the piece reflects mid-20th-century artistic tendencies towards realism and expressive use of color.
Legacy
The painting's impact or influence on subsequent art movements or trends is not specified in the available information.
Artist & collection
Artist
Greek artist Semertzidis Valias is best known for stark, spare landscapes that focus on the meeting point of rock and water.
Museum
Manos & Anastasia Faltaits Folk Art & Ethnographic Museum
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