Artwork
Προσωπογραφία της Φρόσως Σκουμπουρδή - Βυζαντίου
Προσωπογραφία της Φρόσως Σκουμπουρδή - Βυζαντίου is an unspecified painting by the Byzantine icon painting artist Vyzantios Periklis. It dates from 1926 and is held in the collection of the Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1926 by the Greek painter Vyzantios Periklis, this portrait is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work presents a solitary female figure, rendered against a softened, indistinct backdrop that draws the viewer’s attention to the sitter’s face and attire.
Subject & Meaning
The composition depicts a woman with dark hair, her head covered by a vivid red scarf that dominates the visual field. She wears a light‑toned, slightly creased blouse, suggesting everyday dress. The contrast between the bright headscarf and the muted surroundings may hint at personal identity or cultural symbolism, though the painting offers no explicit narrative.
Technique & Style
Periklis employs a loose, tactile handling of paint, especially evident in the rendering of the fabric. The brushwork on the blouse appears intentionally rough, evoking the texture of cloth, while the background is rendered with blurred, low‑contrast tones. The use of thick, impasto‑like strokes on the clothing adds a three‑dimensional quality to the surface.
History & Provenance
Since its completion in the mid‑1920s, the portrait has remained in the custody of the Museum of Ethnography. No record indicates prior private ownership or exhibition history, suggesting it entered the museum’s collection shortly after its creation, where it continues to be displayed as part of the institution’s representation of early twentieth‑century Greek portraiture.
Artist & collection
Artist
Museum
Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece
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