A Temple Ruin in Agrigento

c. 1825

Carl Wilhelm Götzloff

Associated Names
Carl Wilhelm Götzloff

Artist, German, 1799 - 1866

The image shows a view from below of ancient ruins, with three tall columns supporting a partial structure. The horizon is visible with trees and bushes meeting the sky. The sun casts shadows on the columns and steps. A figure in traditional attire sits on the steps. The brushstrokes are detailed, depicting the stone and foliage textures. The color palette is warm with browns and greens, contrasting with a soft blue sky. The scene conveys a serene atmosphere with a harmonious balance between natural and man-made elements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor with gouache on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 27.9 × 21.9 cm (11 × 8 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2015.73.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection, NY; (Mia N. Weiner, Norfolk, CT); purchased 2015 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in watercolor: Gotzloff; by later hand, upper center verso in graphite: Karl W. Gotzloff / Dresda 1799 - Napoli 1866; by later hand, lower right verso in graphite: Tempio di Castore è Pollux à Girgenti

Wikidata ID

Q64538051

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