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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: 17.3 x 22.9cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1968.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG003366.63
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
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