Artwork
Ελαιόδεντρα (Ölbäume)
Ελαιόδεντρα (Ölbäume) is a print by Alfred Pohl. It dates from 1979 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
This print shows tall olive trees under a bright sky. The trees have thick trunks and narrow leaves. The sky is a mix of blue, yellow, and white.
Pohl made this in Peru, far from Greece. He used woodcuts to copy the way local artists carved shapes. The light feels warm but not harsh, like real Mediterranean sun.
Look up Pohl, Alfred (1928-2019).
Overview
Ελαιόδεντρα (Ölbäume) is a colour woodcut by Alfred Pohl, created while the artist was living in Peru.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene landscape of tall olive trees under a bright, warm sky, evoking a sense of Mediterranean atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Pohl employed the woodcut technique, influenced by the artistic traditions of indigenous Peruvian and Colombian populations, to capture the essence of a Greek landscape.
Context
Despite being far from Greece, Pohl's work reflects his connection to the Mediterranean region through his depiction of olive trees and the characteristic light.
Artist & collection
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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