Alexandros Cristofis (1882 Piraeus - 1953 ibid.) The joyful letter Greek genre scene in the style and motif typical of Cristofis, who trained at the academies in Piraeus and Naples and found his motifs mainly in the everyday life of his homeland. The artist painted scenes of rural and urban life and portrayed sailors in the port of Piraeus. Oil on canvas; signed lower left; 65.3 cm x 47.5 cm. Frame. Oil on canvas. Signed.

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