Francis Cranmer Penrose, Polychromy of the Parthenon

Polychromy of the Parthenon, 1851

Francis Cranmer Penrose (1817 - 1903)

RA Collection: Art

Title

Polychromy of the Parthenon

Production supervised by

Francis Cranmer Penrose (1817 - 1903)

From

F.C. Penrose, An investigation of the principles of Athenian architecture, London 1851, pl.XXIII

Date

1851

Object type

Plate

Place of Publication

London

Medium

Chromolithograph

Dimensions

270 mm x 237 mm

Collection

Royal Academy of Arts

Object number

05/493

This image is from a book

An Investigation Of The Principles Of Athenian Architecture, Or The Results Of A Recent Survey Conducted Chiefly With Reference To The Optical Refinements Exhibited In The Construction Of The Ancient Buildings At Athens, By Francis Cranmer Penrose, Archt. M.A., Etc. Illustrated By Numerous Engravings. Published By The Society Of Dilettanti. - London:: [1851]

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Keywords

Ancient Greek (Architectural Style) Colourful Cornice

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