Parthenon, Innenansicht

Deutsche Grafik 1890–1903, 1890

The image shows ancient ruins, possibly a Greek temple, viewed from ground level leading towards large columns ahead. The horizon is at eye level, with the temple standing against rolling hills and distant clouds. Detailed brushstrokes create textures in the stone and sky. The color palette is monochromatic, primarily in shades of grey and beige. Boulders and scattered stones suggest remnants of the structure, with a figure walking among them. In the distance, more columns can be seen aligned with the main structure.
Künstler
Deutsche Grafik 1890–1903
Datierung
1890
Gattung
Zeichnung
Technik
pen and black ink and watercolor over black chalk and touches of graphite heightened with gray
Maße
12,5 × 16 cm
Sammlung
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Lizenz
Gemeinfrei, CC0

Bildbeschreibung

The image shows ancient ruins, possibly a Greek temple, viewed from ground level leading towards large columns ahead. The horizon is at eye level, with the temple standing against rolling hills and distant clouds. Detailed brushstrokes create textures in the stone and sky. The color palette is monochromatic, primarily in shades of grey and beige. Boulders and scattered stones suggest remnants of the structure, with a figure walking among them. In the distance, more columns can be seen aligned with the main structure.

Deutsche Grafik 1890–1903