Georgios Iakovidis
(1853–1932) Greek painter (1853-1932)
Georgios Iakovidis (Greece, 1853–1932) is listed in the catalogue as a painter. By year of birth, Georgios Iakovidis belongs to the chapter ‘Post-Impressionism and Symbolism’ in this site’s history of art.
Georgios Iakovidis was born in Chidira and died in Athens. Georgios Iakovidis trained at Evangelical School of Smyrna, Athens School of Fine Arts, and Academy of Fine Arts, Munich. Georgios Iakovidis studied under Nikiforos Lytras. Wikidata associates Georgios Iakovidis with Naturalism. Georgios Iakovidis became a member of Academy of Athens. The students included Alekos Kontopoulos and Vasos Germenis.
One of the best-known works is ‘First Steps series’. The catalogue has 15 works by Georgios Iakovidis with free images. The dated works span the years 1884–1919. Works by Georgios Iakovidis are held by National Gallery of Athens, Museum Wiesbaden, Revoltella Museum, and Averoff Gallery. Wikidata links one work to a movement covered in the chapter ‘Realism’.
Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Yannoulis Halepas, Claude Thomas Stanfield Moore, Nina Ahlstedt, Carl Larsson, and Jean Delvin.