The Temple of Concord on the Wall, Girgenti

Joseph Pennell

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an ancient temple on a hill, viewed from below. The temple dominates the upper part of the scene with classical columns lining the ridge. The painting style includes expressive brushstrokes creating contrasts of light and shadow in a lithographic style. The color scheme is monochromatic with gray and black tones. The foreground has rough terrain with sporadic vegetation and a tree on the left. The temple stands out against the sky. The image combines a natural landscape with ancient architecture.