Temples of Greece

Accession Number
1984/2.58.9A-E

Title
Temples of Greece

Artist(s)
Mary Peck

Artist Nationality
American (North American)

Object Creation Date
1979; printed 1982

Medium & Support
portfolio box, paper, photographs

Dimensions
5 1/8 in x 4 3/16 in (13.02 cm x 10.64 cm);14 in x 11 in (35.56 cm x 27.94 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. David C. Ruttenberg through the courtesy of the Ruttenberg Arts Foundation

Subject matter
​Mary Peck’s portfolio, The Temples of Greece, is comprised of eight gelatin silver photographs depicting dramatic Greek landscapes each accented by ancient ruins. The rich tonal ranges in the prints reflect the majesty of the expansive scenes. 

Physical Description
This portfolio consists of a title page and introductory text printed using letterpress and a series of eight gelatin silver prints. 

Primary Object Classification
Photograph

Additional Object Classification(s)
Unbound Work

Collection Area
Photography

Rights
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Keywords
Ancient Greek (culture or style)
cliffs
clouds
monuments
mountains
mythology (literary genre)
portfolios (containers)
ruins
seascapes
temples (buildings)

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