The Wine-Dark Sea, Sunium 1913

"The Wine-Dark Sea, Sunium" is a 1913 lithograph by American artist Joseph Pennell (1857-1926). The artwork depicts the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion, Greece. The piece is rendered in a style characteristic of Pennell's work, with a focus on capturing the essence of a scene through simplified lines and gestural strokes. This approach allows for a sense of immediacy and atmosphere, highlighting the drama of the ancient ruins against the backdrop of the sea.