Pericles Pantazis
1849–1884 · Greek · 13 artworks
RealismImpressionismImpastoBroken colorPlein air paintingEmphasis on light and atmosphereLoose brushwork
artist bio
Pericles Pantazis was a Greek painter who is considered an important figure in the development of Impressionism in Greece. He blended Realist traditions with emerging Impressionist techniques, capturing light and atmosphere in his landscapes and genre scenes.
what you'll learn
Studying Pantazis' work allows students to explore the transition from Realism to Impressionism, focusing on how artists began to prioritize capturing fleeting moments and the effects of light over strict representational accuracy. Students can learn to analyze the use of color and brushwork to create atmosphere and mood.
related: Nikolaos Gyzis, Claude Monet, Edouard Manet
13 artworks
The writer
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Woman knitting
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Lady in the mirror with a fan
1882
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Landscape
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Still Life with Cakes and a Silver Teapot
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Lighthouse of Marseille
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Landscape with a tributary of the Seine, near Paris
1872
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Supreme Court
1880
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Mauvaise Recette
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Girl
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Still life with quinces
1880
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Summer day at the river
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Ostend
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