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Athens 2004

Poster
ca. 2004 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Poster depicting an early classical relief of a youth that originates from a site near the Temple of Athene, Sounion (now in the collection of the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, NM 3344). The relief is pictured against the Acropolis. A stylised olive wreath, the official symbol of the 2004 Olympic Games, is superimposed over these images.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleAthens 2004 (popular title)
Materials and techniques
Colour offset lithograph on paper
Brief description
Poster, colour offset lithograph, advertising the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, artist unknown, Greece, ca. 2004.
Physical description
Poster depicting an early classical relief of a youth that originates from a site near the Temple of Athene, Sounion (now in the collection of the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, NM 3344). The relief is pictured against the Acropolis. A stylised olive wreath, the official symbol of the 2004 Olympic Games, is superimposed over these images.
Dimensions
  • Sheet height: 679mm
  • Sheet width: 488mm
Style
Production typeMass produced
Subjects depicted
Place depicted
Collection
Accession number
E.418-2007

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Record createdOctober 26, 2007
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