Erechtheion

1890

Themistocles von Eckenbrecher

Associated Names
Themistocles von Eckenbrecher

Artist, German, 1842 - 1921

The image shows ancient architecture from a slightly elevated perspective. The structure's grandeur and detail are captured. The horizon is not visible. The walls of the building dominate the upper part of the scene, with large stone blocks forming a silhouette against the sky. The brushstrokes are precise, contributing to the sense of solidity and historic grandeur. The color palette is subdued, with shades of sepia and gray highlighting the stone's texture and age. The ground is scattered with stones and sparse vegetation. In the distance, smaller stone structures are visible. A figure stands to the right of the structure.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    pen and black ink and watercolor over black chalk and touches of graphite

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dr. Dieter Erich Meyer

  • Dimensions

    Overall: 16.2 x 16.2 cm (6 3/8 x 6 3/8 in.)
    support: 48.8 x 33.7 cm (19 3/16 x 13 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1977.6.20


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left: TvE/90

Wikidata ID

Q64633057

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