Artwork

Outdoor study

Outdoor study, by Papanikolaou Nikolaos, 1962
Outdoor study, by Papanikolaou Nikolaos, 1962

Outdoor study is a drawing by Papanikolaou Nikolaos. It dates from 1962 and is held in the collection of the Athens School of Fine Arts.

About this work

Overview

Outdoor study is a 1962 work by Papanikolaou Nikolaos, held at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a serene countryside scene, featuring a small white building, a tree, and a fence set against soft, blurry hills. A patch of red flowers adds a pop of color to the otherwise muted palette.

Technique & Style

Loose, quick brushstrokes and earthy tones, including yellows and greens, characterize the work, suggesting it was created outdoors.

Artist & collection

Artist

Papanikolaou Nikolaos

Greek artist Nikolaos Papanikolaou shaped metal into heads and figures in the 1960s.