Artwork

The control water

The control water, by Panagiotidou Eir., unspecified, 1959
The control water, by Panagiotidou Eir., unspecified, 1959

The control water is an unspecified painting by Panagiotidou Eir.. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Athens School of Fine Arts.

About this work

Overview

The Control Water is a 1959 painting by Panagiotidou Eir., held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts three haloed figures in a dimly lit room with arched windows, suggesting a scene of religious or symbolic significance. The figures' roles are not immediately clear, leaving interpretation open.

Technique & Style

The work features earthy tones, including reds, browns, and golds, with simple shapes and bold outlines, creating a distinctive visual style.

Artist & collection

Artist

Panagiotidou Eir.

A painter of the 1950s, Eir Panagiotidou made two surviving works in 1959: The Control Water and Crucifixion.