Artwork
Άνδρες σε μαγαζί
Άνδρες σε μαγαζί is an unspecified painting by Vyzantios Periklis. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1922 by Vyzantios Periklis, “Άνδρες σε μαγαζί” is an oil painting held in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work depicts a modest interior scene illuminated by a dim light source, inviting viewers to observe a quiet moment within a small shop.
Subject & Meaning
Inside the cramped shop, two men sit on a bench, appearing to pause from their tasks. Beyond the weathered window, a modest assortment of green vegetables and sacks rests on the ground, suggesting a simple commercial setting and a brief respite from daily labor.
Technique & Style
Periklis employs thick, uneven brushstrokes that emphasize the contrast between light and shadow, especially in the foliage visible through the window. The impasto application creates a tactile surface, lending the composition a sense of immediacy while preserving a slightly unfinished, expressive quality.
History & Provenance
Since its completion in the early 1920s, the painting has remained within Greek institutional holdings, eventually becoming part of the Museum of Ethnography’s permanent collection. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s focus on documenting everyday life and material culture of the period.
Artist & collection
Artist
Museum
Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece
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