Funerary Composition I by Yiannis Moralis

Funerary Composition I 1962

yiannismoralis

abstract painting

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

street graffiti

portrait head and shoulder

underpainting

mythology

painting painterly

portrait art

watercolor

"Funerary Composition I" (1962) by Greek artist Yiannis Moralis is a somber yet alluring painting. It depicts two female figures, one lying recumbent and the other standing, holding a sheet of fabric. The figures' nude forms are rendered in Moralis' characteristic bold style, with earthy tones and expressive brushstrokes. The somber composition, referencing the title, suggests a sense of loss and contemplation, making the artwork a powerful exploration of human mortality and the fragility of life.