The Portico of the Parthenon 1913

"The Portico of the Parthenon" is a 1913 lithograph by American artist Joseph Pennell (1857-1926). It depicts the imposing columns of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece, creating a dramatic and atmospheric scene. Pennell's masterful use of line and shading evokes the weight and grandeur of the ancient structure, while also conveying a sense of the passage of time and the monument's enduring presence.