Cypriot courtyard
Creator:
Beeston, Enid
Date:
1974
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Inscriptions:
Inscribed on verso: Cyprus Courtyard
Description:
A realistic oil painting depicts two generations of local women in a courtyard. he grandmother, seated in the courtyard and embroidering, is dressed in black as was customary among elderly Greek women in Cyprus. A younger woman stands behind her in a white apron to signal the traditional role of womenfolk in the domestic realm. The painting affords a glimpse into the social dynamics of Cypriot families and provides a social commentary on women’s position in society.
Dimensions:
40 x 50 cm
Signature(s):
Signed in lower left recto: Enid Beeston
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Identifier:
PNT-00050
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Rights Holder:
© Costas and Rita Severis Foundation
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