The Harbor of Piraeus

1891

Themistocles von Eckenbrecher

Associated Names
Themistocles von Eckenbrecher

Artist, German, 1842 - 1921

The image shows a panoramic view from an elevated perspective, overlooking a city, port, and mountainous landscape. Rocky terrain with grazing goats leads into agricultural fields and the city. The city is dense with buildings, becoming more compact near the coastline where a busy port with ships is situated. Mountains are visible in the background. The artwork uses detailed brushstrokes to capture architectural and natural details. The color palette is sepia-toned, creating a vintage ambiance and emphasizing the contrast between urban development and natural scenery.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

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

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dr. Dieter Erich Meyer

  • Dimensions

    Overall: 26.4 x 36.2 cm (10 3/8 x 14 1/4 in.)
    support: 33.7 x 48.8 cm (13 1/4 x 19 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1977.6.22

  • Series Title

    Athens 1890

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left: T.v.Eckenbrecher. 91

Wikidata ID

Q64633059

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