Temple of Olympian Zeus

1890

Themistocles von Eckenbrecher

Associated Names
Themistocles von Eckenbrecher

Artist, German, 1842 - 1921

The image shows ancient ruins with towering classical columns as the main focus. The perspective is from ground level, looking towards the columns with a low horizon. The background includes more ancient architecture and trees, but these elements are subdued compared to the columns. The brushwork is detailed with clear lines and shading to capture the columns' designs. The color palette is muted with earthy tones like sepia. People are gathered close to the viewer, providing scale to the columns. In the distance are smaller trees and architectural elements, suggesting it is part of a larger historical area.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

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

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dr. Dieter Erich Meyer

  • Dimensions

    image (lunette): 15.3 x 15.5 cm (6 x 6 1/8 in.)
    sheet: 15.9 x 15.9 cm (6 1/4 x 6 1/4 in.)
    support: 48.8 x 33.7 cm (19 3/16 x 13 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1977.6.7

  • 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

Q64633044

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