Artwork
Υδατογραφία αγωνιστή του 1821
Υδατογραφία αγωνιστή του 1821 is an unspecified painting by the Romanticist artist Scherer. It dates from 1843 and is held in the collection of the Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1843 by the artist Scherer, the work titled "Υδατογραφία αγωνιστή του 1821" is an image held in the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. It depicts a figure dressed in traditional Greek attire, rendered with attention to colour and texture.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure is a man clad in a red headscarf, a white pleated skirt, and a richly embroidered red‑and‑gold jacket over a white shirt. His right hand rests on his hip and a sword hangs at his side, conveying confidence and a sense of national pride associated with the revolutionary era of 1821.
Technique & Style
The image employs bold, saturated hues and detailed rendering of fabrics, emphasizing the contrast between the vivid red elements and the lighter whites. The careful depiction of texture and the dramatic pose reflect the heightened emotional tone typical of early Romantic visual language.
History & Provenance
Since its creation in the mid‑19th century, the picture has remained in the custody of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as part of the institution’s holdings on Greek cultural history.
Artist & collection
Artist
Scherer was a Greek artist who painted the fighters of the 1821 revolution as they were—no heroic poses, just tired men in rough clothes sitting around a table.
Museum
Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece
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