Edwin Dikinson
A West Front Pillar of the Parthenon
(1123)
1961
Athens, Greece
Pencil on paper
11 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (29.2 x 24.1 cm)
Signed, dated, numbered, inscribed, dated lower right:
"E W Dickinson 1961 60 / Athens"
"E W Dickinson 1961 60 / Athens"
Photo: Eric Mitchell
Notes
Drawn in Athens, Greece, December 4, 5, 6, 8, (journal) on the Acropolis."Felt poorly but the rock & appreciation of it enabled me to do well & feel very exhilarated." (journal). To Tibi, December 7, 1961: "I am dong a carefull [sic] ambitious drawing of the 3rd pillar from the right as one sees the front of the Parthenon from photographs."Provenance
Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Graham, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel W. Dietrich II
Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art, Hamilton College, bequest of Daniel W. Dietrich II