Bust of Nikolaos Kosomoulis
Bust of Nikolaos Kosomoulis
In honour of the hero of the Greek Revolution of 1821
The bust of Nikolaos Kosomoulis, one of the most important fighters and historians of the Greek Revolution, was placed in 1993 in the square of YMCA, in Thessaloniki. Nikolaos Kasomoulis, the son of wealthy merchants from Florina, was initiated into the Society of Friends in 1820 while living in Serres, where he had moved to expand the family business.
The bust, made of bronze, depicts Kasomoulis in his traditional uniform. The work depicts him holding a scroll in one hand, while the other hand rests on the weapon on his belt, symbolizing his dual status as a warrior and an intellectual. His head is turned slightly to the left and raised upwards, looking up at the sky, a gesture that conveys thoughtfulness and determination.
The bust stands on a marble base, placed in the park opposite the YMCA, on the corner of Tsimiski and Angelaki. In the same area there is a series of busts and statues, created by the sculptor Efthymis Kaleyras, which honour the heroes of 1821.
