The Fallen Column, Athens

1913

Joseph Pennell

Associated Names
Joseph Pennell

Artist, American, 1857 - 1926

The image shows grand ruins of classical columns, likely part of an ancient architectural structure. The view is looking up at the columns, emphasizing their height against the sky. The horizon is not visible, and the focus remains on the structure itself. The drawing style features strong lines, detailed shading, and textured stone surfaces. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of gray and black. Fallen columns and scattered blocks are visible nearby, adding to the sense of history and decay. In the distance, the columns rise majestically, portraying grandeur and historical significance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    lithograph

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.6881

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Wuerth 1931, no. 323


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1931

  • Wuerth, Louis A. Catalogue of the Lithographs of Joseph Pennell. Boston: Little, Brown and Co., 1931.

Wikidata ID

Q65022580

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