Artwork
Προσωπογραφία του Γεωργίου Σκούφου
Προσωπογραφία του Γεωργίου Σκούφου is an unspecified painting by Lecchi A.. It dates from 2009 and is held in the collection of the Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece. Created in 2009 by artist A.
About this work
Overview
Created in 2009 by artist A. Lecchi, this portrait is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. It depicts a formally dressed man, his gaze directed toward the viewer, set against a dark background that emphasizes the figure’s solemn expression.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter is presented with curly hair, a moustache, and a dark jacket accented by a red‑black collar. A series of medals drape his neck and rest on his left side, indicating recognition—likely military or civil honors—while his serious demeanor reinforces a tone of authority and respect.
Technique & Style
Rendered in a realistic manner, the work relies on careful modeling of light and shadow to convey the texture of fabric and metal. The limited palette of dark tones punctuated by the vivid collar and medal details creates a restrained yet striking visual contrast.
History & Provenance
Commissioned or produced in 2009, the portrait entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings shortly thereafter. No further changes of ownership are recorded, and it remains displayed as part of the museum’s representation of contemporary portraiture.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lecchi A. moved through the 18th-century Ottoman port of Chios like a ship’s log with a paintbrush, sketching merchants in their ink-stained ledgers. His lone surviving portrait, *Portrait of Georgios Skoufos*, shows a…
Museum
Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece
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