Drawing By Alkis Pierrakos Ink On Paper

Drawing, ink on paper by ALKIS PIERRAKOS from the 60s/70s representing the heart of the city, perhaps the stairs of Montmartre. Painter and designer of abstract expressionism style born in Greece in 1920 and died in 2017 Born in Thessaloniki, ALKIS PIERRAKOS, whose father was a diplomat, lived abroad until 1938. He studied in Switzerland from 1949-1951 and in London (Slade School of Fine Arts και Central School of Arts and Crafts, 1951-1953). It was in London where he studied with OSKAR KOKOSCHKA and FRANCIS BACON. His first solo exhibition was held in 1954 in Cambridge. The same year, he moved to Paris. In 1972, he became, still in Paris, a founding member of the group ''La Ligne et le Signe''. In 1995, the Association for the Promotion of the Work of Alkis Pierrakos was founded. Painter referenced on AKOUN / ARTPRICE / BENEZIT Frame dimensions: 30.5 x 40.5 cm Drawing dimensions: 25 x 33.5 cm Modern framing Good general condition, wear and tear, to be cleaned (see photos). For any information, do not hesitate to contact me.