Greek Caryatid is a painting by Marsha Elliott which was uploaded on November 1st, 2013.
Greek Caryatid
A caryatid is a sculpted female figure serving as an architectural support taking the place of a column or a pillar supporting an entablature on her... more
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7.500 x 10.000 inches
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Title
Greek Caryatid
Artist
Marsha Elliott
Medium
Painting - Watercolor
Description
A caryatid is a sculpted female figure serving as an architectural support taking the place of a column or a pillar supporting an entablature on her head. One of the original six figures from the Acropolis, removed by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century, is now in the British Museum in London. The Acropolis Museum holds the other five figures, which are replaced onsite by replicas. The five originals that are in Athens, Greece are now being exhibited in the new Acropolis Museum, on a special balcony that allows visitors to view them from all sides.
Painted from a photo taken by Gary Meek on Oct. 8, 2013. He and his wife, Deb, were our travel partners.
Winsor Newton paint on Arches 140# coldpress.
Uploaded
November 1st, 2013
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Comments (4)
Jenny Armitage
You are just going to town. Love the texture.
Marsha Elliott replied:
Thanks, Jenny. I'm trying my best to get 12 paintings done from our trip in time to have a calendar made up for Christmas to give to the couple we traveled with. It's a real challenge but i think I'll make it.
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