The Family of Alexander Constantine Ionides
1840
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1840
oil
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a family sitting together in a room. The family members are dressed in formal clothes. It's interesting that the two eldest boys are wearing Greek national dress, which might tell us about their family's heritage. This detail makes the painting more personal and unique. You can learn more about the style of this painting by looking into the technique of glazing.
