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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
- 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.