The Acropolis from the Pnyx, Athens, Greece

1844

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

The Acropolis from the Pnyx, Athens, Greece is a 1844 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1844 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This sketch shows a rocky hilltop with old stone buildings. The biggest structure sits at the center, with columns and a flat roof. Smaller ruins and crumbling walls spread around it. The ground below is uneven, with patches of grass and bare rock. The title says this is the Acropolis, a famous hill in Athens. The artist drew it from a distance, using soft light and simple lines to show the ruins. Look up Romanticism to see how artists used emotion and nature in their work.