Périclès Pantazis facts for kids
Périclès Pantazis (Greek: Περικλής Πανταζής, Periklis Pantazis; born March 13, 1849, in Athens, Greece – died January 25, 1884, in Brussels, Belgium) was a very important Greek impressionist painter from the 1800s. He became well-known for his art, especially in Belgium.
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The Life of a Talented Painter
Périclès began his art studies at the Athens School of Fine Arts in 1864. He learned there until 1871, with Nikiforos Lytras as his teacher. After Athens, he continued his studies in Munich for one year. Then, he traveled to Marseille and Paris in France.
Learning and New Ideas
In Paris, Périclès learned from famous painters like Gustave Courbet and Antoine Chintreuil. During this time, he discovered the works of other artists. These included Eugène Boudin, Johan Barthold Jongkind, and the impressionists Manet, Camille Pissarro, and Degas. These artists greatly influenced his own painting style.
Moving to Belgium
In 1873, Périclès moved to Brussels, Belgium. He had a letter of recommendation from the famous painter Manet. A wealthy Greek wine businessman, Jean Économou, was very impressed by Périclès's skills. He asked Périclès to paint many pictures for him.
In Belgium, Périclès joined an art group called Circle de la pâte. This name means "the circle of color." This group was against the traditional, old-fashioned art rules. He also became a member of another art group called Les XX.
Périclès became good friends with the painter Guillaume Vogels. He also befriended a sculptor named Auguste Philippette. A few years later, Périclès married Auguste's sister.
At first, Périclès worked as a home decorator for Vogels. But soon, he focused only on painting. He became more and more known for his amazing talent. In 1878, he represented Greece at a big art show in Paris called the Exposition Universelle. Sadly, Périclès passed away at the young age of 34. He died from a long-term illness.
Where to See His Art
You can find Périclès Pantazis's paintings in several museums:
- Antwerp, Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten
- Brussels, Koninklijke Musea voor Schone Kunsten van België
- Oostende, KaZ
- Sint-Niklaas, Stedelijk Museum
See also
- Greek Art
- Art in modern Greece
- National Gallery (Athens)
