Portrait of Eugenia, Wife of Kleomenis Tsitsaras 

Alekos Kontopoulos painted this portrait of Eugenia, the wife of Kleomenis Tsitsaras, with oil. Kontopoulos was a Greek artist whose career spanned a transformative period in Greek society. His traditional style is evident in the formal composition and attention to detail in Eugenia's features and attire. Yet, this very traditional style reflects the evolving roles of women within Greek society. Eugenia is adorned with jewelry and a delicate white dress, emblems of bourgeois status, and indicative of her position within the societal hierarchy. Her composed expression suggests a woman of grace, but also hints at the unspoken expectations placed on women of her time. The artwork develops a narrative that speaks to both the privileges and constraints that defined women’s identities in mid-20th century Greece. The painting captures a moment frozen in time, inviting us to consider the complex interplay of identity, status, and societal expectations.