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The Temple of Ceres, Paestum - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
The Temple of Ceres, Paestum - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece

The Temple of Ceres, Paestum - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece

Artist (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1801 - 1870)
Date1825
Mediumpencil on paper
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsPaper Size: 23.7cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1968.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG003366.62
Keywords
About MePaestum, or Poseidonia, is an ancient Greek, and later Roman city. It is famous for its Greek temples, generally recognised as being the best preserved doric temples in the world. It is located on the coastal plains S. of the Amalfi coast, some 80 km S. of Naples.
The Temple of Ceres, Paestum - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
The Temple of Ceres, Paestum - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
James Giles
1825
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Round temple & nude base relief figure - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
James Giles
1825
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Temple of Minerva Medica - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
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Temple of Jupiter, Rome - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
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Temple of Diana, Nimes - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
James Giles
1825
In the Temple of Mercury - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
In the Temple of Mercury - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
James Giles
1825
Temple - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
Temple - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
James Giles
1825
Image Not Available for Castle on coastal hill and aquaduct - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
Castle on coastal hill and aquaduct - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
James Giles
1825
Cortona - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
Cortona - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
James Giles
1825
The Vatican - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
The Vatican - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
James Giles
1825
Three ornate urns - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
Three ornate urns - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
James Giles
1825
Florence - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
Florence - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
James Giles
1825
Sorrento from Naples - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
Sorrento from Naples - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
James Giles
1825
Bay of Naples - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
Bay of Naples - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
James Giles
1825
Near Cortona - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
Near Cortona - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
James Giles
1825
Mola de Gaeta - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
Mola de Gaeta - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
James Giles
1825
Near Mola de Gaeta - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
Near Mola de Gaeta - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
James Giles
1825
Cart and Head of an Ox, Lago Agnano -One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
Cart and Head of an Ox, Lago Agnano -One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
James Giles
1825
Lantern Tower, Procida - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
Lantern Tower, Procida - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
James Giles
1825
Botanical Gardens, Naples - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
Botanical Gardens, Naples - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
James Giles
1825
Image Not Available for Procida - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
Procida - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
James Giles
1825
Image Not Available for From Picture Naples - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
From Picture Naples - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
James Giles
1825
Columns, arches & balustrade - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
Columns, arches & balustrade - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
James Giles
1825
Ground Plan of Semi-circular Nave & Steps - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
Ground Plan of Semi-circular Nave & Steps - One of 91 Sketches of France, Italy & Greece
James Giles
1825