View of Athens with the Temple of the Olympian Zeus
Robertson, James · British
1857
- Medium
- salted paper print
- Classification
- Photograph
- Period
- 1851 to 1875
- Image size
- 8014 × 5582px
Description
The image was captured from an elevated point of view. The horizon line is low in the composition. A series of ancient columns stand above the horizon. A sprawling urban area extends to the left. A large building is visible behind the columns. A mountain rises in the background. The color palette is sepia-toned, giving a vintage feel. The image has gentle tonal variations and soft contrasts, creating a sense of calm and timelessness.
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).