Artwork
Σήμερον η κακούργος κόρη
Σήμερον η κακούργος κόρη is a drawing by Sotiris Spatharis. It dates from 1944 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
A woman in a dark dress sits alone on a wooden chair. Her hands clasp a book. The room behind her is bare except for a simple wall.
This drawing uses tight lines to show shadows and light. It feels quiet and still. The artist often made these kinds of images for theater and banners.
Look up Spatharis, Sotiris (1892-1974).
Overview
Σήμερον η κακούργος κόρη is a drawing by Sotiris Spatharis, featuring a solitary woman seated in a sparse room, characterized by the artist's distinctive use of tight lines to capture light and shadow.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a woman in a dark dress clutching a book, conveys a sense of quiet contemplation. The bare room behind her emphasizes her isolation, while the book in her hands may symbolize introspection or sorrow.
Technique & Style
Spatharis employed his signature technique of tight, expressive lines to render subtle shadows and light, imbuing the scene with a sense of stillness. This style, often used in his work for theater and banners, blends simplicity with emotive depth.
History & Provenance
Created during Spatharis's period of association with prominent Greek artists (including Tsarouchis and Nakis) in the late 1920s, this work reflects the influence of his peers while maintaining his unique folkloric and immediately compositional style.
Context
This drawing aligns with Spatharis's broader contribution to the formation of a Hellenistic style in Greek art, recognized by his contemporaries for its strong link to tradition, akin to the impact of Theofilos (Hadjimichail).
Artist & collection
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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