View of the North West Angle of the Parthenon Showing in Chiaro Oscuro the Ornaments Inscribed on the Mouldings & Together with the Evidences of Colour.
London: Society of Dilletanti, 1888.
Print. Color lithograph. Image measures 14 7/8" x 9 3/8", sheet measures 21 1/2" x 14 1/2"
This finely detailed architectural illustration by Francis Penrose captures a study of classical Greek design, likely based on his influential surveys of the Parthenon in Athens. The composition focuses high on the north-west corner of the Parthenon, with insets showing a closer view of three intricately designed mouldings. Ideal for collectors of classical art, architecture enthusiasts, and those drawn to historical design, this piece offers a timeless glimpse into the analytical beauty of ancient structures as interpreted through 19th-century scholarship.
This print appeared as Plate I in the Enlarged Edition of "An investigation of the principles of Athenian architecture: or, the results of a survey conducted chiefly with reference to the optical refinements exhibited in the construction of the ancient buildings at Athens" by Penrose, published in 1888. This work is historically important in classical archaeology and architectural history because Penrose combined surveying with attention to the visual corrections used in ancient Athenian monuments.
Binding: Unbound
Language: English
Price: $150.00
Item #335623