Propylaeum

1890

Themistocles von Eckenbrecher

Associated Names
Themistocles von Eckenbrecher

Artist, German, 1842 - 1921

The image shows an architectural scene with ancient ruins viewed from a lower angle. The ruins dominate the composition, likely part of an ancient Greek temple. The horizon is positioned in the upper portion, with the top of the structure and distant sky visible. The brushstrokes capture texture and wear of the stone columns, with subtle shading for depth. The color palette consists of muted earth tones like beiges, grays, and hints of blue. Two figures in period clothing stand near the monument, surrounded by stone remnants and a rocky surface. More ruins are hinted at in the distance on the left side.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink and watercolor heightened with white over black chalk and touches of graphite

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dr. Dieter Erich Meyer

  • Dimensions

    Overall: 14.4 x 15.9 cm (5 11/16 x 6 1/4 in.)
    support: 48.8 x 33.7 cm (19 3/16 x 13 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1977.6.2

  • Series Title

    Athens 1890

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dr. Dieter Erich Meyer [1926-1982]; gift 1977 to NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left: TvE/90

Wikidata ID

Q64633038

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