The Parthenon
Frederic Edwin Church · 1871
Why it's great
The Parthenon, the temple built in the golden age of Athens in the 400s BC, stands in golden light on the Acropolis. Frederic Church, the American painter of grand landscapes, visited Greece in 1869 and painted it in 1871.
🏛️ Part of history
Classical Greece: From Marathon to Socrates (490–399 BC) — The Parthenon, the temple built in the golden age of Athens in the 400s BC, stands in golden light on the Acropolis.
Where to see it
📍 Location not recordedWe couldn't confirm where it hangs today. Museums sometimes move or lend paintings, so check the museum's website before you travel.
Hang it on your wall
Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:
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Frederic Edwin Church was born in Hartford, Connecticut, and studied with Thomas Cole. He traveled to South America, the Arctic and the Middle East, painting giant landscapes full of wonder. He became one of the most famous artists in the United States. He built a Persian-style mansion called Olana on the Hudson River.
