1932 Print Propylaea Greece Athens Genthe Doric Columns Art Architecture FZ1 XHB6 Whymper had unsuccessfully tried climbing

Whymper had unsuccessfully tried climbing the Matterhorn eight times

Keywords specific to this image: non-venomous snake

23 x 29 cm

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1932 Print Propylaea Greece Athens Genthe Doric Columns Art Architecture FZ1 XHB6 Whymper had unsuccessfully tried climbingThis is an original 1932 halftone print of the Propylaea in Athens, Greece (Hellas). The Propylaea's construction was under Pericles' direction. The building is mostly made of marble, but some limestone is used for decoration. The Propylaea served as the entrance to the Athenian acropolis. The caption of this image writes, "Moonlight miraculously restores the Propylaea." Photography by Arnold Genthe. CONDITION This 79+ year old Item is rated Very Fine