Artwork
Προσωπογραφία του Λαζάρου Κουντουριώτη
Προσωπογραφία του Λαζάρου Κουντουριώτη is an unspecified painting by the Impressionist artist Tsokos Dionysios. It dates from 1859 and is held in the collection of the Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece. Created in 1859 by the Greek painter Dionysios Tsokos, this portrait presents Lazaros Kountouriotis, a notable figure of his time.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1859 by the Greek painter Dionysios Tsokos, this portrait presents Lazaros Kountouriotis, a notable figure of his time. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as an example of mid‑nineteenth‑century Greek portraiture.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter, identified as Lazaros Kountouriotis, is rendered in profile with a solemn expression. His attire—a red‑black hat, dark jacket with a fur‑trimmed collar, and a dark shirt—signals a formal, possibly aristocratic status, reflecting the social standing of the Kountouriotis family in the period.
Technique & Style
Tsokos employs chiaroscuro to model the figure, using contrasts of light and shadow to give the face a three‑dimensional presence against a muted green background. The restrained palette and precise brushwork emphasize the dignified bearing of the subject while maintaining a realistic approach typical of Greek academic painting of the era.
History & Provenance
Since its completion, the portrait has remained in Greek institutional care, eventually entering the holdings of the Museum of Ethnography. Its presence in the museum underscores the artist’s role in documenting prominent individuals of nineteenth‑century Greece.
Artist & collection
Artist
Museum
Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece
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