Greek Revolution
Scenes of the Greek Revolution: Essential Works by Theodoros Vryzakis
Written By: KTE Executive Board
You may not recognize the name of painter Theodoros Vryzakis, but his impact on Greece and the construction of the national ethos was very profound. His paintings depicting the Greek Revolution were highly acclaimed upon their debut in the mid-19th century, and they continue to shape the Diaspora’s appreciation of the Revolution in the modern day.
Vryzakis was an orphan whose father was hanged by the Turks at the beginning of the war effort. Because of this, he grew up in a remote orphanage, where he was eventually extradited to Munich, Germany. His raw talent was noticed by many of his peers, and he was admitted to the Athens School of Fine Art. While there, he became internationally recognized and celebrated by his contemporaries.
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