Footnotes

• Bearing a hand written inscription on the reverse reading "Anagnostis, one of the main noblemen of Greece, pondering over the liberation of his country from the Turks".
  
  Anagnostis Giannoulidis was a member of King Othon's parliament when he sat for the portrait. He later became mayor in Andros (1861-1863).
  
  Cesare Felix Georges Dell'Acqua was famous for his treatment of Greek subjects and in particular scenes from the Greek War of Independence. A notable example of his ability to depict the personal element of larger historical movements is the work titled 'Greek mother' that made a world record price in these rooms in December 2007.

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Category: Fine Art / Greek Art

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