[Acropolis, Athens, Greece] 1850 - 1855

"Acropolis, Athens, Greece" is a black and white photograph of the ancient Greek temple, the Erechtheion, by James Robertson. Taken sometime between 1850 and 1855, the image captures the temple's iconic Ionic columns and the surrounding ruins of the Acropolis. The photograph is considered an important document of the Acropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in the mid-19th century. It's part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York. The detail of the photo, capturing the weathered stone and the grandeur of the structure, offers viewers a glimpse into history.