Portrait of a country
elli sougioultzoglou-seraidari (1899 – 1998)
Discover Nelly's (Elli Sougioultzoglou-Seraidari), a Greek photographer who shaped the iconic image of Greece through stunning temple & sea landscapes. Pioneering dance photography, official tourism images & more. 1899-1998.
Benaki Museum of Greek Civilization (Athens, Greece)
Explore Greece's rich cultural heritage at the Benaki Museum! Discover stunning collections spanning prehistory to modern art, architectural spaces & inspiring exhibitions – a journey through Hellenic civilization awaits.
About this artwork
- Title: Portrait of a country
- Artist: elli sougioultzoglou-seraidari
- Year: 1930
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Benaki Museum of Greek Civilization
- Movement: Contemporary Realism
- Creative period: Early 20th Century
- Corpus context: exploration of identity , sepia tone techniques
- Main color: Driftwood
Quick Facts
- Medium: Photographic paper with selenium toning
- Artist: Elli Sougioultzoglou-Seraidari
- Notable elements or techniques: Sepia tone, dramatic lighting, soft lines
- Subject or theme: Religious figure, piety and solemnity
- Artistic style: Early 20th-century portrait photography


