After Joseph Mallord William Turner, The Acropolis, Athens, engraved by John Cousen published 1832
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This plate first appeared in part V of Finden's 'Landscape Illustrations'. Turner's elaborate conception was based on a drawing made in Athens by the architect Thomas Allason. Colour studies also displayed show how he began to develop the design. Byron had lived in Athens in 1810.
August 2004
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