Propylaea Athens.; Capital of the Antae, Smaller Order

by Francis Cranmer Penrose

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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 Thomas Willson captures a study of classical Greek design, likely based on his time accompanying Penrose to Athens to perform research. The composition focuses on the details at the top of the antae, load-bearing pillars on either side of

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