Artwork

Céphalonie, Lixouri, (anciennement Odyssée 580) [Κεφαλονιά, Ληξούρι, (πρώην Οδύσσεια 580)]

Fred Boissonnas , 1912

Céphalonie, Lixouri, (anciennement Odyssée 580) [Κεφαλονιά, Ληξούρι, (πρώην Οδύσσεια 580)] is a photography by Fred Boissonnas. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.

About this work

This black-and-white photograph captures a serene scene of a small sailboat gliding across the water, with a person sitting in it.

This black-and-white photograph captures a serene scene of a small sailboat gliding across the water, with a person sitting in it. In the background, a few other boats are visible, while a town stretches along the shoreline, nestled among hills. The sky above is cloudy.

A closer look reveals the texture of the water and the details of the sailboat, adding depth to the image. The photograph's composition draws the viewer's eye to the sailboat, creating a sense of calmness.

For more photographs like this, explore the works of Boissonnas, Fred (1858-1946) at the Museum of Ethnography.

Overview

Céphalonie, Lixouri, (anciennement Odyssée 580) is a black-and-white photograph taken by Fred Boissonnas in 1912. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The photograph depicts a serene scene of a sailboat on the water, with a person on board, set against a backdrop of other boats, a shoreline town, and hills under a cloudy sky. The image conveys a sense of calmness.

Technique & Style

The photograph showcases Boissonnas's attention to detail, capturing the texture of the water and the sailboat's features. The composition guides the viewer's eye to the sailboat, enhancing the tranquil atmosphere.

Artist & collection

Artist

Fred Boissonnas

Fred Boissonnas (1858–1946) was an artist.

Museum

Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus

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