William Page, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Agrigento, Sicily, Watercolour

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An original early 19th-century watercolour painting – William Page, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Agrigento, Sicily.A fine signed drawing by William … Read more An original early 19th-century watercolour painting – William Page, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Agrigento, Sicily.A fine signed drawing by William Page (1794–1872), showing a view at the Temple of Olympian Zeus in Agrigento, Sicily.The vantage point, looking across the water towards the island of Ortigia, is similar to that painted by Henry Tresham (1751–1814) (Yale Center for British Art, B1977.14.4387).Details of Page's travels are limited, but he is thought to have travelled to Greece and Asia Minor in 1819–21, and perhaps returned in 1826–31. He is presumed to have travelled extensively in Italy—his known oeuvre includes many Italian subjects, but this appears to be a rare example of Page painting in Sicily.This painting is one of an interesting collection of works by / attributed to William Page that we have for sale.In brown wash over pencil on cream wove paper. Dimensions: Height: 18cm (7.09") Width: 27.1cm (10.67")Presented: Unframed.Medium: WatercolourAge: Early 19th-centurySigned: Signed verso.Inscribed: No.Dated: --Condition: Scatttered foxing and age toning, as shown. Some slight creasing at the far right edge, and a short tear to the edge at the lower right. Please see photos for detail. See less