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Temple of Juno, Agrigentum

Thomas Cole

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a landscape with an elevated point of view. Near us on the left, there are remnants of an ancient structure with tall, fluted columns. The horizon is low, emphasizing the sky and distant landscape. The horizon fades into hills or mountains in the distance. The brushwork is delicate with detailed lines and soft shading. The color palette consists of muted cream and soft grays on tan paper. To the right, there are trees and a distant city on a hill, adding depth to the composition.

Artwork Details

Date
1842
Medium
graphite and white chalk on gray laid paper
Dimensions
5036 × 3580 px
Public Domain
Yes
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