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FOTOS HADJISOTERIOU 1919-2004 CYPRIOT LARGE OIL PAINTING SAINT THEODOROS SIGNED

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FOTOS HADJISOTERIOU 1919-2004 CYPRIOT LARGE OIL PAINTING SAINT THEODOROS SIGNED

Fotos Hadjisoteriou 1919-2004 

Photos Hadjisoteriou (1919-2004) was born and lived in Famagusta until the age of 55, when he was forced to flee his hometown due to its occupation by the Turkish army. As a refugee in his own land, he brought with him only the rich memories of an entire life and the hope of one day returning. In 1979, he painted the symbolic work “Hope,” depicting an endless blue sky and sea of Famagusta from the open window of a farmhouse. The painting was constructed through a pleasing conversation between three colors typical of Cypriot space: blue, terracotta, and white.

Hadjisoteriou studied economics at the Commercial School of Athens and the American University in Beirut. He became a dedicated, self-taught painter while still a youth and was also a writer. His subject matter includes mostly genre scenes of traditional rural life in Cyprus, often combining the built environment with the human form or scenes from daily village life. His painting is characterized by folkloric elements, simplification, bold colors, and an emphasis on quaint details. He held solo exhibitions in Cyprus and Athens and participated in numerous group shows in Cyprus and abroad. His landscapes and scenes from daily life of farmers are characterized by folk-like elements, simplicity, and accentuation in graphic detail, with intense and clean colors.

Saint Theodoros

Oil on board, framed. 

Size: 48cm x 99cm - Frame
Size: 33cm x 84cm - Image

A highly decorative and incredibly rare original oil painting by the well Cypriot artist, Fotos Hadjisoteriou 1919-2004. The painting depicts a bright view of Saint Theodoros, Cyprus. Initialled and dated (19)68 to the lower middle. Fully inscribed and signed again by the artist to verso. Presented in an ornate gilt frame, ready to hang. 

Condition: 
There are a few small scuffs, but the overall condition is very good. A beautiful example, ready to hang. The frame worn to edges.