Artwork
Προσωπογραφία του Δημητρίου Βούλγαρη
Προσωπογραφία του Δημητρίου Βούλγαρη is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Prossalendis Spyridon. It dates from 1878 and is held in the collection of the Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece.
About this work
Overview
Προσωπογραφία του Δημητρίου Βούλγαρη is a portrait painting by Prossalendis Spyridon, dated to 1878, currently part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of the portrait is Dimitrios Voulgaris, depicted in formal attire consisting of a red fez, dark fur coat, and striped vest over a patterned shirt. His serious expression and poised demeanor suggest a representation of dignity and formality.
Technique & Style
Executed in muted colors against a plain dark background, the painting emphasizes the subject through detailed rendering of his clothing textures and patterns, characteristic of 19th-century portraiture techniques.
History & Provenance
Created in 1878 by Prossalendis Spyridon, the work is now housed at the Museum of Ethnography, with its provenance indicating a preservation of Greek cultural and historical figures' representations.
Artist & collection
Artist
Museum
Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece
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