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Ruins of the Eastern Portico of the Temple of Baalbec

David Roberts

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a landscape with ancient ruins and people. The ruins are in the center and right of the image. There are several large stone columns and other architectural pieces on the ground. Some are standing upright, while others are lying down. The columns are white and have intricate carvings on them. There are people sitting on the ground in the foreground, wearing traditional clothing. There are also people standing on a wall to the right. The background shows a cloudy sky and a hill on the right side. There are more ruins and buildings on the left side. The overall atmosphere suggests a historical or archaeological site. The image is a drawing or painting in muted colors.

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1263 × 880 px
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