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Old man in cloth cap - Thassos, Greece

Old man in cloth cap - Thassos, Greece


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Old man in cloth cap - Thassos, Greece

Portrait of an old man wearing cap and old cardigan as he stands beside a blue-painted window. Thassos, Greece Date: circa 1995

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1990s 1995 Agricultural Barred Bars Cardigan Cloth Farmhand Islander Nineties Poor Rough Rustic Swain Worker


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In this evocative black-and-white portrait, an old man dressed in humble working clothes gazes out from the frame, his weathered face etched with the lines of a life lived in toil and hardship. The image, captured in the 1990s on the Greek island of Thassos, finds the subject standing beside a blue-painted window, the rough bars of which add a sense of confinement to the scene. The man's worn cloth cap sits low on his brow, shielding his eyes from the sun, while a threadbare cardigan hangs loosely from his shoulders. His hands, calloused from years of labor, are tucked into the pockets of his worn trousers. The scene is one of quiet introspection, the man seemingly lost in thought as he gazes out at the world beyond the window. The rough texture of his clothes and the worn, aged appearance of the window frame speak to a life of simplicity and hardship, one that is deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of the island. The man's status as a farmhand or laborer is evident in his attire, and the roughness of his surroundings only serves to underscore the harsh realities of rural life. Despite the apparent poverty and hardship, there is a certain dignity and resilience in the old man's demeanor. His steady gaze and stoic expression suggest a man who has weathered many storms and come out the other side, still standing strong. The image is a poignant reminder of the human spirit's ability to endure, even in the face of adversity. The blue window frame, with its rough bars, adds a sense of contrast to the scene, highlighting the man's worn clothing and weathered features. The muted tones of the image further emphasize the sense of timelessness and nostalgia, transporting us back to a simpler, more rural way of life. This powerful portrait is a testament to the enduring strength and resilience of the human spirit, and a poignant reminder of the beauty and simplicity of rural life.

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