Artwork
Προσωπογραφία του Ριχάρδου Τσωρτς
Προσωπογραφία του Ριχάρδου Τσωρτς is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Prossalendis Spyridon. It dates from 1873 and is held in the collection of the Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece.
About this work
Overview
Prossalendis Spyridon’s portrait of Richard Tzorts, executed in 1873, is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The oil painting presents the subject in full dress, rendered with careful attention to facial features and uniform details, set against a plain dark backdrop.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter, identified by the Greek inscription “Ριχάρδος Τζιορτζ,” appears in a formal blue coat trimmed with gold buttons and epaulettes, complemented by a red sash and an array of medals. His neatly groomed white hair and moustache, together with the solemn expression, convey a sense of authority and official status.
Technique & Style
Spyridon employs soft, diffused lighting to model the textures of the fabric and metallic decorations, allowing the sheen of the medals and the folds of the coat to emerge subtly. The composition focuses tightly on the face and upper torso, emphasizing realism and a restrained palette.
History & Provenance
Created in the late nineteenth century, the portrait entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings sometime after its completion, where it remains accessible to the public as a representative example of Greek portraiture from the period.
Artist & collection
Artist
Museum
Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece
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