Lot 37: Theofrastos Triantafyllidis (Greek, 1881-1955) Boats at shore 26 x 37 cm

Boats at shore
signed in Greek (middle right)
oil on cardboard
26 x 37 cm

This idyllic picture of moored sailboats peacefully floating in shallow waters is a frank admission of admiration for atmosphere and landscape. The loose and sketchy brushwork implies spontaneity in execution, while the effect of the sunlight is represented by small specks of pure white highlights picked up on the sails and still waters, in a manner reminiscent of early Monet. Surrendered to the truth of vision and the artist’s subjective interpretation, Boats at shore is a captivating canvas by a leading Greek artist whose pioneering work has recently begun to be passionately sought after by discerning collectors.