Temple of Dendera

Temple of Dendera

Antonio Beato

1880

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a stone temple with a row of pillars in front. The pillars have carved heads on them. The temple is made of light-colored stone and has a flat roof. The background is a clear sky. The temple looks like it's in a desert or a dry place. There are some rocks and dirt around it. The painting is done in a realistic style, with lots of details. If you want to learn more about this style of painting, check out the Realism movement.

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