
The Cleveland Museum of Art
The Parthenon
Description
Originally dedicated to the ancient Greek goddess Athena, this building—which still stands today—was completed in 438 B.C. Frédéric Boissonas was a Swiss photographer who amassed enough images on several trips to Greece to publish 14 photo albums on its landscape and archeological sites. The Greek government used his images to attract tourists and raise the country’s image abroad.
Provenance
Michael Mattis and Judith Hochberg, Scarsdale, NY; The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
Dimensions
40 × 57.8 cm
Movement / Period
Accession No
2021.56
Official Citations
Curatorial Affinity Stream
Continuing the Universe of Frédéric Boissonnas (Swiss, 1858–1944)
Photography • France • Harmonious Works & Contemporaries
Continuous Discovery