Conjectural reconstruction of the Temple of Zeus Olympos (Temple of Olympian Zeus or Olympeion), Agrigento
Artist/Photographer | Smirke, Sir Robert (1780-1867) |
Country | Italy |
City | Agrigento |
Subject Date | -480 |
Image Date | 1805 |
View | Exterior |
Style | Greek |
Medium | Drawing |
Library Reference | SD83/20(2) |
Orientation | Landscape |
Colour Info | Colour |
Credit | RIBA Collections |
Subject | Temples ; Orders of architecture ; Columns ; Porticos ; Stairs |
NOTES: This drawing was exhibited by Smirke at the Royal Academy in 1810. The structure was believed to be the largest Doric temple ever built, although it was never completed.
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