1902-1940
Most of his works, at least his initial significant ones, did not bear his signature. He was not concerned with signing them. His only desire was to satisfy his inner impulse to paint and represent his favorite theological subjects and characters.
Over time, recognizing his own artistic worth as well as its acknowledgment by the art-loving public, he began to create works on commission. However, he always maintained his characteristic low profile, asking for the least possible remuneration for his work.
He was a devout man, deeply involved in church activities, as were the majority of his distinguished, well-known, and respected fellow townsmen and compatriots, and generally Greeks of all ages, economic, and social statuses during those pure, beautiful, and innocent years in Greece.
He was often commissioned to paint works and send them outside of Syros to destinations that, unfortunately, we cannot specifically identify with certainty. It is possible that he undertook these works on commission from already established painters, who would then sign and claim the works as their own.
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