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Temple of Athena Nike, Athens

James Robertson

National Gallery of Art

An elevated view of an ancient temple structure with four columns on one side is shown. The columns have Greek Ionic capitals with spiral scrolls at the top. The temple is made of large stone blocks, the roof appears weathered with remnants of sculptural decoration. The horizon is high in the image, leaving a pale skyline behind the temple. The image is rendered in a monochrome sepia tone, emphasizing the texture of the stones and columns.

Artwork Details

Date
1857
Medium
salted paper print
Dimensions
6209 × 8034 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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