The removal of the Sculptures from the Pediments of the Parthenon by Elgin

Gell Sir William1801

Benaki Museum of Greek Civilization
Athens, Greece

The removal of the Sculptures from the Pediments of the Parthenon by Elgin, 1801. Watercolour by Sir William Gell (1774-1836), renowned for his studies of Greek topography, who was an eyewitness to the spoliation of the Parthenon marbles. 0.20x0.31 m. (ΓΕ 23431)

Details

Title: The removal of the Sculptures from the Pediments of the Parthenon by Elgin
Creator: Gell Sir William
Creator Lifespan: 1774/1836
Date Created: 1801
Physical Dimensions: w310 x h200 cm (complete)
More Info: Benaki Museum - Benaki Museum
Type: painting
Rights: Benaki Museum
External Link: Benaki Museum

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