Konstantinos Maleas

Greek painter of landscapes and seascapes

Konstantinos Maleas - Greek painter of landscapes and seascapes
Born

1879
146 years ago

Died

April 4th, 1928
97 years ago — 49 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Greece

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A prominent Greek painter specializing in landscapes and seascapes. Associated with the artistic movement in Greece during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, created works that reflected the beauty and unique qualities of the Greek landscape. Developed a distinctive style characterized by vibrant colors and expressive brushwork. Contributed significantly to the 'Thalassography' movement, which focused on marine themes in Greek art, and drew inspiration from the natural surroundings of the Aegean Sea.

Painted landscapes and seascapes

Contributed to the 'Thalassography' movement

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