Fur ein antikes Freis Ausfuhrstempl ais Nicosia

Creator:

Kadar, Bela 1877-1955

Date:

ca.1930

Inscriptions:

Inscribed on verso: Fur ein antikes Freis Ausfuhrstempl ais Nicosia; Stamp of Cyprus Republic, Customs and Excise and stamp of MNG

Description:

The Hungarian expressionist artist continued here his imagery based on myths and legends. He was inspired by the island of love and drew a frieze ‘of Nicosia’ which portrays figures in ancient clothing and postures reminiscent of the classical period of Cyprus. Two figures are playing ancient musical instruments, the flute and the harp. Naked women are relaxing in the foreground and other figures stand by. The Ionian columns, the floral decoration and indeed the design of a talanton (the ancient copper weight unit of Cyprus) allude to classical antiquity.

Dimensions:

10 x 29 cm

Signature(s):

Signed with Artist’s stamp

Identifier:

PNT-00319

Classification:

Drawings

Object Type:

Drawing

Rights Holder:

© Costas and Rita Severis Foundation

Rights Statement:

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