Artwork
Χωρίς τίτλο
Χωρίς τίτλο is a drawing by Yerassimos Steris. It dates from 1948 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.
About this work
He used cross-hatching here—tiny lines that make shadows without blur.
This drawing shows three simple shapes made with pencil on paper.
They look like floating clouds or maybe half-melted blocks.
Steris often mixed Greek myths with dreamy, strong lines.
He used cross-hatching here—tiny lines that make shadows without blur.
It gives the shapes weight but keeps them soft and open.
You can see the pencil marks if you look close.
Try drawing your own version of these forms.
Look up Steris, Yerassimos (1898-1987).
Overview
This untitled drawing by Yerassimos Steris features three simple shapes rendered in pencil on paper. The composition is characterized by its simplicity and use of a blank background.
Subject & Meaning
Steris often drew inspiration from Greek mythology, interpreting it through a lens of dreams and symbolic elevation. The forms in this drawing may be seen as abstract representations of mythological or dreamlike elements.
Technique & Style
The drawing employs cross-hatching, a technique using closely spaced parallel lines to create shading and depth. This method gives the shapes a sense of weight while maintaining their soft, open quality. The visible pencil marks add to the work's textured, hand-crafted feel.
Artist & collection
Museum
Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus
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