Temple of the Winds

1857

James Robertson

Associated Names
James Robertson

Artist, British, 1813 - 1888

Felice Beato

Artist, British, born Venice, 1832 - 1909

Antonio Beato

Artist, British, born Corfu (?), after 1832 - 1906

The image shows a historical ruin with distinct columns and arches on the left side. A group of people is resting on the ground near the ruins. In the background, there are rooftops and a tall clock tower. Other buildings and a palm tree are also visible. The color palette is sepia, highlighting the aged textures of the structures.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    salted paper print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Michael and Jane Wilson

  • Dimensions

    image: 24.9 × 29.6 cm (9 13/16 × 11 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2012.137.13

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Michael and Jane Wilson, Wilson Centre for Photography, London, acquired 1995; gift to NGA, 2012.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on verso, by unknown hand, center in graphite: Temple of the Tombs - / Athens; bottom right in graphite: 95.5090

Wikidata ID

Q64155468

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