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The Parthenon

Vincent G. Stiepevich

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Parthenon by Vincent G. Stiepevich: A black and white drawing of the Parthenon, an ancient Greek temple. The temple has a rectangular shape with a row of 8 visible columns on the visible side, and columns on the other sides are partially obscured. The columns are thick and have simple capitals. The temple's pediment and frieze are present but not very detailed. In the foreground, three people are seated on a low wall or steps. The ground around the temple is rocky and barren with scattered stones. Mountains are visible on the horizon. The image is presented in an arched shape with a thin border. The image background behind the arch is solid black.

Artwork details

Date:
1880
Medium:
Oil on canvas
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 270 px
Museum record:
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