Artwork

Προσωπογραφία του Χαριλάου Τρικούπη

Προσωπογραφία του Χαριλάου Τρικούπη, by Mavroidis Georgios, unspecified, 1967
Προσωπογραφία του Χαριλάου Τρικούπη, by Mavroidis Georgios, unspecified, 1967

Προσωπογραφία του Χαριλάου Τρικούπη is an unspecified painting by Mavroidis Georgios. It dates from 1967 and is held in the collection of the Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece. Created in 1967 by Greek artist Georgios Mavroidis, this portrait depicts the former Greek Prime Minister Charilaos Trikoupis.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1967 by Greek artist Georgios Mavroidis, this portrait depicts the former Greek Prime Minister Charilaos Trikoupis. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as a representative example of mid‑twentieth‑century Greek portraiture.

Subject & Meaning

The figure is presented in a dark suit with a crisp white collar, his bald head and moustache rendered with minimal detail. He gazes directly at the viewer, a compositional choice that conveys a sense of authority and introspection, reflecting Trikoupis’s political stature and the era’s emphasis on individual leadership.

Technique & Style

Mavroidis employs a thick impasto application, allowing the paint to stand out from the canvas in pronounced, loose strokes. This textured surface creates a stark contrast between light and shadow, giving the face a sculptural quality that appears carved from darkness. The blurred, indistinct background further isolates the subject, enhancing his visual prominence.

History & Provenance

Since its completion, the portrait has remained within the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings, where it has been catalogued as part of the institution’s focus on national historical figures. No record indicates subsequent sales or loans, suggesting a continuous public display since its acquisition.

Artist & collection