Artwork
Η Καλλιέργεια του Καπνού
Η Καλλιέργεια του Καπνού is an unspecified painting by Magiorou Loukia. It dates from 1960 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1960 by Greek artist Magiorou Loukia, “Η Καλλιέργεια του Καπνού” is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The oil painting depicts a bustling rural landscape where a community is engaged in the cultivation and processing of tobacco, set against a modest village backdrop under a muted sky.
Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on collective labor: figures bend over tobacco rows, carry baskets, and sort leaves in shaded areas. By emphasizing the cooperative effort, the work reflects the social importance of agricultural work in mid‑century Greece and suggests a reverence for the shared toil that sustains village life.
Technique & Style
Loukia renders human faces and hands with sketch‑like, linear strokes, contrasting with the more fully realized foliage, structures, and terrain. An earthy palette of greens, browns, and soft whites dominates, while occasional reds and blues in clothing provide visual accents. This juxtaposition highlights the workers’ presence against the detailed environment.
History & Provenance
Since its completion in 1960, the painting has remained in the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings, where it is displayed as part of the institution’s representation of Greek folk culture and rural practices. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s focus on artworks that document traditional livelihoods.
Artist & collection
Artist
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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