University

1890

Themistocles von Eckenbrecher

Associated Names
Themistocles von Eckenbrecher

Artist, German, 1842 - 1921

The image features a neoclassical building with a colonnaded facade, viewed from a slightly elevated angle. The building is central in the frame, with a mountainous landscape in the distance to the right. Delicate brushwork is used to capture architectural details in fine lines. The color palette is muted, with shades of brown, beige, and gray. In front of the building, a carriage is pulled by horses, and figures are scattered around, alongside lush vegetation.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

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

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dr. Dieter Erich Meyer

  • Dimensions

    Overall: 9.7 x 15.7 cm (3 13/16 x 6 3/16 in.)
    support: 48.8 x 33.7 cm (19 3/16 x 13 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1977.6.8

  • Series Title

    Athens 1890

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left: TvE/

Wikidata ID

Q64633045

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