Drawing for the short story "The Ugly Sister" by D. Vikelas 1901

Georgios Jakobides, a prominent Greek painter, created this illustration for D. Vikelas’ short story, “The Ugly Sister,” in 1901. The drawing depicts a woman seated near a window, holding a fabric in her lap. A man stands before her, possibly her suitor, and the scene suggests a conversation between them. The composition and the artist's use of light and shadow contribute to the dramatic narrative of the story. Jakobides' artistic style is characterized by realism and naturalism, and he captured the nuances of human emotions and social interactions in his work.