Who painted Ζευγάρι στην πηγή Ζαγοράς?

Ζευγάρι στην πηγή Ζαγοράς was painted by Theofilos (Hadjimichail) in 1932.

Where can I see Ζευγάρι στην πηγή Ζαγοράς?

Ζευγάρι στην πηγή Ζαγοράς is held by Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.

Artwork

Ζευγάρι στην πηγή Ζαγοράς

Theofilos (Hadjimichail) , 1932

Ζευγάρι στην πηγή Ζαγοράς is a print by Theofilos (Hadjimichail). It dates from 1932 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus.

About this work

Overview

This painting, titled 'Ζευγάρι στην πηγή Ζαγοράς', depicts a man and woman at a village well. Created by Theofilos, it is characteristic of his late work, showcasing everyday Greek life.

Subject & Meaning

The scene shows a man and woman filling jugs at a stone well, with the man carrying a bundle. The woman wears a patterned dress, highlighting Theofilos's attention to detail and cultural context.

Technique & Style

Theofilos's style blends folk art and religious icon influences, evident in the painting's bright colors and simple lines. His bold strokes and vivid color palette create a distinctive visual effect, prioritizing immediacy over traditional academic techniques.

Artist & collection

Artist

Theofilos (Hadjimichail)

Theophilus is a male given name with a range of alternative spellings. Its origin is the Greek word Θεόφιλος from θεός and φιλία can be translated as "Love of God" or "Friend of God", i.e., it is a theophoric name,…

Museum

Metropolitan Organisation of Museums of Visual Arts of Thessaloniki – MOMus

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