The image shows the ruins of an ancient temple, taken from a low vantage point. The horizon is at the top with a view of the landscape through a doorway. Remnants of columns and stones are scattered nearby. The photo is monochromatic, with a sepia tone. The texture of the stone is detailed, showing wear and tear over time. Shadows from the ruins create depth, highlighting the grandeur and decay of the architecture against a blurred sky.
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The Acropolis of Athens, plate 14

William James Stillman (American, 1828 - 1901)

1869/1870

Medium
carbon print
Classification
Photograph
Dimensions
image: 18.8 x 23.5 cm (7 3/8 x 9 1/4 in.) ; mount: 36.9 x 53.2 cm (14 1/2 x 20 15/16 in.)
Culture
American
Museum
National Gallery of Art, CPH
Credit line
Robert B. Menschel Fund
Rights
Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0), as the museum states it.
Who can see it
Kids profiles and older: it shows nature, places, still life or a children's book. How works are placed

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