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Lawrence Alma-Tadema

(Dronrijp, Friesland, Netherlands, 1836 - 1912, London, England)

A Coign of Vantage

1897

Photogravure on paper

20 3/4 x 14 3/4 in. (52.8 x 37.6 cm)

Collection of the Akron Art Museum

Gift of M. Knoedler and Co.

1959.35

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In most of his work, Alma-Tadema depicted the leisure activities of the ancient world's upper class. Here, three young women perched high above the sea watch a Roman fleet return to port. The dramatic vertical perspective gives a sense of vast space and also reflects Alma-Tadema's interest in the compositions found in photography and Japanese prints.

Keywords
British
Roman
Photogravure