Old woman

Creator:

Desmeules, Georges Jacques (1886-1976)

Ημερομηνία:

1924

Medium:

Pastel

Places:

Cyprus

Description:

Jacques Georges Desmeules came from Switzerland to Cyprus following an archaeological mission. He married Renee Zirigovich and taught French at the American Academy in Larnaca and in Limassol. He was as prolific in his painting as in his writings about the island. His pastel drawing depicts a village woman wearing an open collar blue dress and a loose kerchief. Both point to a middle aged woman rather than an elderly one. Her cracked face is marked by the hardships of life. Rural women on the island were heavily involved in manual work. They often worked in the fields, as noted by many travelers.

Dimensions:

31 x 26 cm

Signature(s):

Signed in middle left: Desmeules

Acquisition Note:

Donated by the artist's son

Identifier:

PNT-00152

Classification:

Drawings

Object Type:

Drawing

Rights Holder:

© Costas and Rita Severis Foundation

Rights Statement:

The Costas and Rita Severis Foundation holds or manages the copyright(s) of this item and its digital reproduction. If you need information about using this item, please send an email to [email protected]

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