The image shows ancient ruins against a mountainous backdrop. Tall columns dominate the scene, with one prominent column on the right side. The columns rise vertically against rolling hills and a distinctive peak in the distance. The horizon is above the hills, creating a flat stretch across the composition. The lines in the artwork display various textures, emphasizing light and shadows. The color palette is monochromatic, with black, white, and grey tones. Swirling cloud patterns fill the sky above the static structure and landscape.
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The image shows ancient ruins against a mountainous backdrop. Tall columns dominate the scene, with one prominent column on the right side. The columns rise vertically against rolling hills and a distinctive peak in the distance. The horizon is above the hills, creating a flat stretch across the composition. The lines in the artwork display various textures, emphasizing light and shadows. The color palette is monochromatic, with black, white, and grey tones. Swirling cloud patterns fill the sky above the static structure and landscape.

National Gallery of Art · Print

Acro, Corinth from Corinth

Joseph Pennell

Date
1913
Medium
lithograph
Classification
Print
Accession number
1943.3.6956
Credit line
Rosenwald Collection
Time span
1901 to 1925
Department
CG-W

Portfolio and series

Series
Land of Temples

Subjects and terms

  • American
  • architecture
  • Ruins
  • Landscape
  • Rock

NGA object ID 9752. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.