Λυκαβηττός

About this work

This watercolor shows a soft, blurry view of Athens’ Lycabettus hill at dusk. Warm pinks and purples fade into cool blues near the top. The trees and buildings melt together in washes of color. Vourloumis painted this by laying down color straight onto wet paper. His edges blur and shift instead of staying sharp. That trick gives the hill a living, breathing feel—like it’s glowing from inside. Try looking up Vourloumis, Andreas (1910-1999) next.