Weir, Irene, 1863-1944 · Boston, New York [etc.] Ginn & Company · leaf 89
Votive Statue 66 THE GREEK PAINTERS ART From the old Temple of Herakles, which formerlystood on the Akropolis, is a group in relief—Heraklesfighting the Lernaean Hydra, and another, Heraklesconquering the Triton. Both show distinct tracesof color, — green, yellow, and red. These were un-earthed in… … Temple of Nike1 Apteros In another room is the many-hued three-headedsnaky monster, now cast down from the lofty pedi-ment from which he once smilingly looked forth.Fragments of sculpture from metope, pediment,and column show traces of color which once gaylycovered their surface and which…
Painting, Greek · Painting, Greco-Roman
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