Funeral Composition

"Funeral Composition," painted by Yiannis Moralis in 1958, exemplifies a powerful synthesis of Expressionism with vivid, emotionally charged imagery. The work departs from traditional subject matter, incorporating abstract forms and intense colors to evoke feelings of grief and solemnity associated with a funeral. Although not a nude painting (nu), Moralis’s composition emphasizes human presence through distorted figures and symbolic elements that challenge conventional representation. This piece reflects Moralis’s pioneering approach in 20th-century Greek art, blending emotional depth with experimental techniques.