The photograph shows a close-up view of ancient ruins. The camera is situated below the structure, looking slightly upward. The horizon is not visible. The image is filled with ancient ruins and rocks, including an ancient stone building partially in ruin, with large columns and intricately carved stonework. Stairs lead up to the building, with various steps appearing uneven due to wear and scattered debris. The image has a monochromatic color palette in various shades of sepia. The surface texture of the stone is detailed, enhancing the rugged and weathered appearance of the scene.
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Propylaea from the Southwest

William James Stillman (American, 1828 - 1901)

1882

Medium
carbon print
Classification
Photograph
Dimensions
image: 36.1 × 43.1 cm (14 3/16 × 16 15/16 in.) ; mount: 42.3 × 49.9 cm (16 5/8 × 19 5/8 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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