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Προσωπογραφία του Δημητρίου Υψηλάντη

Προσωπογραφία του Δημητρίου Υψηλάντη, by Prossalendis Spyridon, unspecified, 1887
Προσωπογραφία του Δημητρίου Υψηλάντη, by Prossalendis Spyridon, unspecified, 1887

Προσωπογραφία του Δημητρίου Υψηλάντη is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Prossalendis Spyridon. It dates from 1887 and is held in the collection of the Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece.

About this work

Overview

Prossalendis Spyridon's 'Προσωπογραφία του Δημητρίου Υψηλάντη' is a portrait created in 1887, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Dimitrios Ypsilantis, dressed in a dark military jacket with red trim and gold buttons, wearing a decorative sword. The gold label at the top bears his name, indicating a formal representation of the individual.

Technique & Style

The painting is characterized by a focus on clear details and a polished style, set against a plain, dark green background. The overall effect is restrained, emphasizing the subject's attire and insignia.

Artist & collection