Artwork
Fenetre (Παράθυρο)
Fenetre (Παράθυρο) is an unspecified work on paper by the Abstract Expressionist artist Sotirios Michou. It dates from 1961 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
This 1961 watercolor shows a window with sunlit glass panes. The paint stays thin but layered, letting light shine through in soft glows. Inside, you can just make out a dark room and a simple table.
Michou liked playing with light and shape. He didn’t fill the scene with details. Instead, he let the glazing—layering thin washes—do the work.
If you like this, look up Michou, Sotirios (1936–2010).
Overview
Fenetre (Παράθυρο) is a 1961 watercolor by Sotirios Michou, depicting a window with sunlit glass panes. The work showcases Michou's early exploration of light and shape.
Technique & Style
The watercolor features layered, thin paint that allows light to shine through, creating soft glows. Michou's glazing technique achieves a sense of luminosity without relying on detailed representation.
Subject & Meaning
The scene is minimalist, with a dark room and simple table visible inside. The focus is on the interplay between light and the window's geometry.
History & Provenance
This work is part of Michou's early output, which includes watercolors and other media. It is held in the MOMus Museum of Contemporary Art collection, which documents Michou's career from 1960 to 2007.
Artist & collection
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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