Ruins of the Church of San Miguel, Panama

1877

Eadweard Muybridge

Associated Names
Eadweard Muybridge

Artist, American, born England, 1830 - 1904

The image shows an aged stone building, possibly a church, viewed from a lower angle to the right. The focus is on its weathered facade, with the horizon line low and the structure dominating the right side. Arched doorway, bell towers, overgrowth, debris on steps, a figure in white resting on steps, a child standing nearby, rolling hills in the distance under a cloudy sky are visible. The color palette is primarily sepia-toned, emphasizing the historical context and creating a somber atmosphere.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mary and Dan Solomon; purchase and gift to NGA, 2006.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left on sheet, printed: MUYBRIGDE Photo.; lower right on sheet, printed: San Francisco.; by unknown hand, lower left on support, in graphite: Ruins of the Church of San Miguel-Panama; upper right on support, in graphite: P. 14

Wikidata ID

Q64147033

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