1879-1902
1879

1879-1902

The family of Andreas Papoutsakis was one of the Cretan families who came (as refugees from Crete) to rebuild their life, chased and devastated by the Turkish yoke, in Syros. The surviving identity document records his date of birth as 1879.

1902-1940
1902

1902-1940

Most of his works, at least his early significant ones, did not even bear his signature. He was not interested in putting his signature on them. His sole aim was to satisfy his inner urge to paint and depict his favorite theological subjects and characters.

1940-1956
1940

1940-1956

We know from testimonials and information from his descendants that besides his painting talent, he had another remarkable skill: restoring old furniture or anything else that was requested of him. Many of his iconographies, as well as paintings, feature folk themes. They depict the life of ordinary people, always with a characteristic patriotic and divinely inspired style.

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