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Portrait, by Totsis Ilias, unspecified

Portrait

Totsis Ilias

unspecified

From the collection of Athens School of Fine Arts

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Overview

Portrait is an unspecified by Totsis Ilias, a Realism work, held at Athens School of Fine Arts.

Who painted this?
Totsis Ilias
When & what style?
Realism
Where can I see it?
Athens School of Fine Arts

About this work

This painting shows a young person staring straight at you. The face is smooth and calm, but the eyes look tired. The clothes are simple, no fancy colors. The light hits one side of the face. It makes the cheeks glow softly. The background is plain so all focus stays on the person. See how the artist used light to shape the face? That’s called chiaroscuro. Look up Caravaggio to see more like this.

About the artist

Artist

Totsis Ilias

Greek artist Totsis Ilias left behind a single confirmed work in our collection: the Portrait (Painting), a straightforward likeness that fits no later movement.

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