Details of a Corinthian Order from a Temple at Cnidus
Date:
ca. 1750
Materials & Techniques:
Black ink with gray wash over graphite on moderately thick, moderately textured, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 21 3/8 x 15 inches (54.3 x 38.1 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, upper left: "95"; in brown ink, upper left: "XCI."; in black ink, within image: measurements; in brown ink, lower center: "at Cnidos"; in graphite, lower right: "Is now doing by Mr | Dillet[...]"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.957
Classification:
Drawing & Watercolors-Architectural
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
architectural subject | ancient Greek | temple | capital (column component) | Corinthian order | pediment | friezes | column (architectural element)
Associated Places:
Asia | Cnidus Nova | Mugla Ili | Ege kiyilari | Turkey