GREECE Propylaea Acropolis of Athens - SCARCE 1857 Antique Print

Description: Print Specifics: Type of print: Intaglio, steel engraving - SCARCE original antique print Year of printing: not indicated in the print, actual: 1857 Publisher: Dr. E.A. Menzel, Osterreichischen Lloyd, Triest Condition: 2-3 (1. Excellent - 2. Very good - 3. Good - 4. Fair). Small brownish spots, mostly in the top third of the print. Pls. examine the photo for extent. Dimensions: 8 x 10.5 inches (20 x 26.5 cm), including blank margins (borders) around the image.Paper weight: 2 (1. Thick - 2. Heavier - 3. Medium heavy - 4. Slightly heavier - 5. Thin)Reverse side: BlankNotes: 1. Green color around the print in the photo is a contrasting background on which the print was photographed. 2. Print detail is much sharper than the photo of the print. Narrative: he citadel of ancient Athens is traditionally referred to as the Acropolis. Built on a limestone hill about 500 ft high, it dominates the city and houses the remains of some of the finest extant examples of classical architecture. Included are remains of the Parthenon, a Doric temple; the Propylaea, a monumental marble gateway on the west and the main entrance to the Acropolis; the Erechtheum, a temple famous for perfect detail; and the Temple of Athena Nike. These masterpieces were built in the Golden Age of Athens during the reign of Pericles. Later damaged and neglected, some of the buildings were gradually restored after the Greek monarchy was established in 1833. The Propylaea, the matchless entryway into the Acropolis, was the only opening in the surrounding wall. Just in front of it and to the left is the 27-foot-high pedestal for the thank offering to Agrippa, the victor of the Battle of Actium, who interceded for Athens, which had supported the loser, Mark Antony. To the right was the temple of Athena Nike (Giver of Victory), 27 feet long and 18 1/2 feet wide, which stood untouched until the Turks demolished it in 1686 to use the stones as defenses against the Venetians. Martin2001 Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy! Any print purchased from me may be returned for any (or no) reason for a full refund including all postage. Internet seller since 1998.Five-star service.

Price: 28.12 USD

Location: Manassas, Virginia

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