The Temple of Minerva

Samuel Prout, 1783 - 1852



The Temple of Minerva

Samuel Prout 1783 - 1852

Summary

Classical ruins with figures walking and sitting amongst them. A collonade with doric columns supporting a decorated pediment dominates the scene, with fallen architectural debris in the foreground. There is an archway to the right midground; trees and blue skies form the background.


Object Name

The Temple of Minerva

Creators Name

Samuel Prout

Date Created

1825 (circa)

Dimensions

support (sight): 42.6cm x 29.1cm

accession number

1920.634

Place of creation

Europe

Support

paper

Medium

watercolour
gouache
ink

Credit

Dr David Lloyd Roberts bequest, 1920

Legal

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