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Artist

Νικόλαος Γύζης (1842 - 1901)

Chronology

Technique

Oil on canvas on plywood

Dimensions

18,7 x 15,5

Origin

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220209

Description

It is attributed to a female figure in profile, from the height of the shoulders. The brown hair of the figure is loose and covers the shoulders. A red ribbon is woven into them. The figure’s mouth is half open and the eyes are turned upwards. Olive green background. Freedom of touch, economy of design and color means, found mainly in the last phase of his artistic creation. Probably, it is depicted the artist’s daughter, Iphigeneia Gyzi.

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