
Sunrise Behind Temple of Concord, Girgenti
Pennell, Joseph · American
1913
- Medium
- lithograph
- Classification
- Period
- 1901 to 1925
- Image size
- 3291 × 4161px
Description
The image features an ancient temple captured from a low vantage point, highlighting its towering columns. The temple dominates the composition, obscuring most of the horizon. The artwork utilizes sketch-like brushstrokes with dark shading and lighter textured areas. The color scheme is monochrome, with various shades of black and grey. A path leading to the temple is illuminated, contrasting with the darker surroundings. Subtly shaded foliage in the background adds depth to the scene without excessive detail.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).