Nikolaos Georgantis (1883 – 1947)

Nikolaos Georgantis (1883 – 1947) – drawing with pencil and colors, on paper (drawing for a sculpture). Dimensions: 100.0 X 70.0 cm.

Biography of the artist:

Nikolaos was born in 1883 and studied at the Athens School of Fine Arts under the famous sculptor Georgios Broutos.  He continued his studies in Italy  (Rome, Florence, and Genoa)  and, having been presented with the Chrysovergio Award, was able to go on to Paris in 1905 where he studied at  the Académie de la Grande Chaumière and the École des Beaux–Arts.  Being in Paris, the centre of arts, sculpture, architecture, music and fashion, was a wonderful experience for the 22 year old. He remained there for three years before returning to Athens in 1908.

While in Paris, he had met fellow student Eleni Boziki (Ελένη Βοζίκη 1881-1977). They married, and in 1919, their daughter Loukia was born.

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Description

Georgantis became a member of the Association of Greek Sculptors which was founded in 1929 as a body exclusively for sculptors and all those involved in the marble arts. Its purpose was to collectively promote and elevate their art form which previously had been under the umbrella of the older Association of Greek Artists, a body dominated by painters.

His combined home and workshop was at Dionysiou Areopagitou 23 and faced the ancient Theatre of Dionysos, a wonderful address then and now.  From that location, with a view of the acropolis he sculpted commissioned works and sold copies of ancient sculptures as well.

In 1936 Nikolaos created a wonderful likeness of Demitris Kabouroglou, one of the most famous chroniclers of Athens’ history. It is tucked away in a tiny park off Kydathinaion Street opposite the Cine Paris.

Georgantis died in 1947 at the relatively young age of 64.

Nikolaos Georgantis – drawing with pencil and colors – is a very beautiful painting.

Code: C662

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