The Acropolis of Athens, plate 14

1869/1870

William James Stillman

Associated Names
William James Stillman

Artist, American, 1828 - 1901

The image shows the ruins of an ancient temple, taken from a low vantage point. The horizon is at the top with a view of the landscape through a doorway. Remnants of columns and stones are scattered nearby. The photo is monochromatic, with a sepia tone. The texture of the stone is detailed, showing wear and tear over time. Shadows from the ruins create depth, highlighting the grandeur and decay of the architecture against a blurred sky.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    carbon print

  • Credit Line

    Robert B. Menschel Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 18.8 x 23.5 cm (7 3/8 x 9 1/4 in.)
    mount: 36.9 x 53.2 cm (14 1/2 x 20 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2006.86.4

  • Series Title

    The Acropolis of Athens: illustrated Picturesquely and Architecturally in Photography

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Gary Edwards Gallery, Washington, DC); NGA purchase, 2006.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

On verso, by Gary Edwards, upper right in graphite: GE / WJ Stillman

Wikidata ID

Q64169903

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