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The Odeon, Athens

Joseph Pennell

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape viewed from an elevated perspective. There is an ancient ruin with classical columns on the right, appearing to be part of a temple structure. The horizon is in the middle, with hills and distant landforms leading to a body of water in the background. A path winds through the terrain, leading to a solitary structure on a distant hill to the left. The brushwork is rich with cross-hatching and directional strokes creating texture and depth. The color palette is monochromatic, using shades of gray and black to convey form and shadow. The sky is filled with dynamic cloud formations.

Artwork Details

Date
1913
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
3327 × 4245 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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