Artwork
Temple of Clitumnus
Temple of Clitumnus is a photography by the Impressionist artist Robert Macpherson. It dates from 1857 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Temple of Clitumnus is a photograph by Robert Macpherson, a Scottish artist active in Rome during the 19th century.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts the ancient Temple of Clitumnus, a classical ruin in the Italian countryside, showcasing Macpherson's focus on documenting historic sites.
Technique & Style
The photograph captures the temple's stone structure, with a small porch and columns, surrounded by lush vegetation, and highlights the play of light on the stone surface.
History & Provenance
Created around 1857, the work reflects Macpherson's career at the intersection of painting and early photography, contributing to the documentation of Italian landscapes and antiquities.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Turnbull Macpherson (27 February 1814 – 17 November 1872) was a Scottish artist and photographer who worked in Rome, Italy, in the 19th century.
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