Temple of Athene, Cape Sunium, Greece
1860
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1860
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
Temple of Athene, Cape Sunium, Greece is a 1860 by Dimitri Constantin, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
Six tall stone columns stand in a row, their tops missing. The ruins sit on a rocky hillside, with scraps of broken stone scattered around. The sky is flat and pale, almost like a faded sheet. This photo was taken long after the temple was built—it’s missing its roof and walls. The columns look old and weathered, but they’re still standing strong. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this image up close.
