Galerie latérale d'un temple de Pestum
1822
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1822
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This drawing shows the ruins of a stone temple with tall columns. One person sits alone on a low wall in the center, while another two stand farther back. The columns are thick and weathered, with parts of the roof still standing. The artist focused on the quiet, crumbling beauty of ancient ruins. The title says it’s from Paestum, a real Greek temple site in Italy. Next, look up lithography to see how this print was made.
