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The Parthenon from the Northwest
Giovanni Battista Lusieri1802
Benaki Museum of Greek Civilization
Athens, Greece
Giovanni B. Lusieri (1751-1821): The Parthenon from the Northwest, 1802. The building, designed by Iktinos, was considered one of the wonders of the ancient world; it is depicted here despoiled of the west pediment after plundering by Lord Elgin, for which Lusieri was primarily responsible. Watercolour, 0.58x0.95 m. (ΓΕ 23979)
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- Title: The Parthenon from the Northwest
- Creator: Lusieri Giovanni Battista
- Creator Lifespan: 1751/1821
- Date Created: 1802
- Physical Dimensions: w950 x h580 cm (complete)
- More Info: Benaki Museum - Benaki Museum
- Type: painting
- Rights: Benaki Museum
- External Link: Benaki Museum
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