Artwork
Προσωπογραφία του Αλεξάνδρου Μαυροκορδάτου
Προσωπογραφία του Αλεξάνδρου Μαυροκορδάτου is an unspecified painting by Adjiritis E.. It dates from 2009 and is held in the collection of the Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece.
About this work
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This painting is a portrait of a man in profile, facing right. He wears a black top hat, a black coat with a white collar, and round glasses. The background is a muted greenish-brown color.
The man's attire and hairstyle suggest that he may be from the 19th century. The painting's style and technique are reminiscent of traditional portraiture.
If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Adjiritis E.
Overview
The portrait titled "Προσωπογραφία του Αλεξάνδρου Μαυροκορδάτου" was executed by the artist E. Adjiritis in 2009 and is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. It depicts a male figure in profile, rendered against a muted green‑brown background.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter is shown in right‑hand profile, wearing a black top hat, a black coat with a white collar, and round spectacles. The attire and hairstyle are characteristic of male fashion in the nineteenth century, suggesting a historical reference or commemoration of an individual named Alexandros Mavrokordatos.
Technique & Style
The work employs a conventional portraiture approach, with careful attention to the rendering of clothing textures and facial features. The muted palette and smooth modeling echo traditional academic painting methods, while the overall composition remains straightforward and representational.
History & Provenance
Created in 2009, the painting entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings shortly thereafter, where it remains on display. No further changes of ownership have been recorded since its acquisition by the institution.
Artist & collection
Artist
Adjiritis E. painted like a man in a hurry—brushstrokes sharp, colors cool and direct, as if the sitter might bolt from the chair if he tarried too long. He left behind a single face that outlasted his name: the stern…
Museum
Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece
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