Untitled (steps and building, verso)
1880
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1880
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This black-and-white photo shows a grand temple with tall, pointed towers and a wide staircase leading up to its entrance. On either side of the stairs are two small, dome-shaped buildings with thatched roofs. A few people stand or walk around—some under the shelters, others on the steps. The photo looks old, with a faded, grainy quality that makes it feel like a snapshot from long ago. The temple’s design mixes sharp angles with smooth curves, and the palm trees in the background add a tropical feel. If you like this kind of architecture, look up The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more images like this.
