Original Alekos Fassianos Linocut - The Smoker, 1969

Artist: Alekos Fassianos (1935–2022)
Title: The Smoker
Year: 1969
Dimensions: 25 x 25 cm
Medium: Original Linocut on Rag Paper
Condition: Good (never framed; slight defect in lower right corner)

This exceptionally rare and unique linocut by the renowned Greek painter Alekos Fassianos showcases his bold departure from standardized painting techniques. The Smoker radiates with remarkable color and immediacy, hallmarks of Fassianos’s distinctive style. Signed in ink by the artist and annotated “for Alain,” who served as his publisher at the time, the piece offers both personal dedication and artistic significance.

This piece is never framed, and the linocut has been well preserved, with just a minor mark in the lower right corner. As an early example of Fassianos’s work, The Smoker stands as a testament to his creative vision and the continued reverence for Greek modern art. A true collectible for any connoisseur or admirer of Fassianos’s evocative oeuvre.