Propylaea from the Southwest

1882

William James Stillman

Associated Names
William James Stillman

Artist, American, 1828 - 1901

The photograph shows a close-up view of ancient ruins. The camera is situated below the structure, looking slightly upward. The horizon is not visible. The image is filled with ancient ruins and rocks, including an ancient stone building partially in ruin, with large columns and intricately carved stonework. Stairs lead up to the building, with various steps appearing uneven due to wear and scattered debris. The image has a monochromatic color palette in various shades of sepia. The surface texture of the stone is detailed, enhancing the rugged and weathered appearance of the scene.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    carbon print

  • Credit Line

    Robert B. Menschel Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 36.1 × 43.1 cm (14 3/16 × 16 15/16 in.)
    mount: 42.3 × 49.9 cm (16 5/8 × 19 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2006.86.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Gary Edwards Gallery, Washington, DC); NGA purchase, 2006.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: 22; on verso, center in graphite: Stillman 22 / Propylaea from the S.W.; lower right in graphite: Athens 22

Wikidata ID

Q64170591

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