Fotis Kontoglou

Fotis Kontoglou (1895–1965) was a Greek painter, translator and illustrator.

Also recorded as Photis Kontoglou; F. Kontoglou.

Overview

Born at Ayvalık in 1895, died at Athens in 1965.

In detail

Fotis Kontoglou studied at Athens School of Fine Arts. Yannis Tsarouchis and Nikos Engonopoulos are recorded as having studied under Fotis Kontoglou. the recorded working language is Greek and Modern Greek.

The field of work recorded is painting, visual art education and restoration. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are icon. The authority associates the name with Thirties Generation.

Employment is recorded with Athens School of Fine Arts.

Work by Fotis Kontoglou is recorded in the collections of Corfu National Gallery, National Gallery of Athens, Benaki Museum and Municipal Art Gallery of Rhodes.

Distinctions recorded are Athens Academy Awards.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Photis Kontoglou”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1443354: Fotis Kontoglou

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