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“Banknotes of 1000 drachma” Athena and agricultural pursuits

Artist

Μιχαήλ Αξελός (1877 - 1965)

Date

1900

Technique

Pencil and water-based colours on rice paper

Dimensions

7,5 Χ 16,5

Object Number

2001.250

Description

It is a small notebook with 35 pages painted on both sides. Depicts farmers and animals in agricultural work. Next are drawings with women and children. Also attributed are drawings of skulls, a representation of the Crucifixion of the Lord and drawings of wild animals in colored pencil. The last pages have notes in French, while the back cover is also painted. Inside the notebook is thin paper with a design for a 1000 drachma banknote. On the left is depicted the goddess Athena and plowing farmers. Right, in pencil, the number “1000”, between hymns. Lower right, in pencil, the signature: “M. Axelos”.

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