Pediment Collection (#22)

CHICAGO: ART INSTITUTE, 1900. A view of the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, constructed in 1893. Photographed in 1900

WASHINGTON: FORDs THEATRE. A view of Fords Theatre, site of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln in 1865, and adjacent buildings on 10th Street Northwest in Washington, D.C

SAN FRANCISCO: FERRY HOUSE. Crowds and streetcars outside the ferry house in San Francisco, California. Photographed c1890

NEW ORLEANS: MARDI GRAS. Rex receiving the key to the city at City Hall during Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans, Louisiana. Photographed c1906

NEW ORLEANS: CITY HALL. A view of City Hall in New Orleans, Louisiana. Photographed c1900

Portico with pediment, St. Brendans Cathedral, Clonfert Cathedral, County Galway, Connacht, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Triangular pediment above the portal, St. Brendans Cathedral, Clonfert Cathedral, County Galway, Connacht, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Triangular pediment on a portal, Cathedral of St. Brendan, Cathedral of Clonfert, County Galway, Connacht province, Republic of Ireland, Europe

MUNICH: MUSEUM. The Staatliche Antikensammlungen (State Collections of Antiques) in Munich, Germany. Photograph, c1900

MUNICH: MUSEUM. The Glyptothek in Munich, Germany. Photograph, c1900

MUNICH: PROPYLAEA. The Propylaea gate in Munich, Germany. Photograph, c1900

CARREY: PARTHENON, 1674. Detail of the west pediment of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. Drawing by Jaques Carrey, 1674, before much of the temple was destroyed by an explosion in 1687

CARREY: PARTHENON, 1674. Detail of the east pediment of the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. Drawing by Jacques Carrey, 1674, before much of the temple was destroyed by an explosion in 1687

LINCOLN INAUGURATION, 1865. The second inauguration of President Abraham Lincoln in Washington, D.C. 4 March 1865. Contemporary American wood engraving

LINCOLN INAUGURATION, 1861. The inauguration of Abraham Lincoln as 16th President of the United States at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. 4 March 1861

METROPOLITAN MUSEUM, 1893. The facade of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, designed by Richard Morris Hunt. Drawing, 1893

VERSAILLES: PEDIMENT, 1679. Study for the pediment of the Marble Court at Versailles, with figures of Mars (right) and Hercules, by Francois Girardon and Gaspard Marsy, c1679

View of Cologne with the cathedral, Germany
View on Cologne along the Rhine river, Germany. In the background is the cathedral, a Unesco world heritage site

White marble sculptures on the facade of a building in Florence
Faith and Hope sculpture with putti holding aloft the Sacred Heart, sculpted by Giovacchino Fortini on the triangular pediments of San Firenzeas church, Piazza di san Firenze, Florence, Tuscany, Italy

Colonnade and pediment of Parthenon showing sculptures
Athens, Attica, Greece

Corner of marble Parthenon colonnade and pediment
Athens, Attica, Greece

Mono piles of stones before ruined Parthenon
Athens, Attica, Greece

Kazan Cathedral, St Petersburg, Russia
View of Kazan Cathedral on Nevski Prospekt, St Petersburg, Russia. This Russian Orthodox cathedral is dedicated to Our Lady of Kazan, a 16th century icon of the Virgin Mary

The Arch of Hadrian, Athens, Greece
The Arch of Hadrian - a monumental gateway which spanned an ancient road from the centre of Athens, Greece, to the complex of structures on the eastern side of the city

USA, Mississippi, Jackson. Mississippi State Capitol, evening
Mississippi State Capitol, Jackson, Mississippi, USA

Europe, Greece, Attica, Athens. National Library, Pediment detail

Greek ART. Hellenistic period. Republic of Albania. Bouleterion, building dated in
Greek art, Hellenistic period. Ruins of Apollonia. A bouleuterion building dated in the 2nd century AD. Fier, Albania

Picture No. 10761614
Cambodia - The trilobate pediment of the south Library at the temple of Banteay Srei, which is known for the exquisite exuberance of its sandstone carvings

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Cambodia - Library with elaborated trilobate pediment in the first enclosure at the temple of Banteay Srei which is known for the exquisite exuberance of its sandstone carvings

Museum of Art and Sciences Postcard. ca. 1904, Museum of Art and Sciences Postcard

Burlington Depot Postcard. ca. 1900, Burlington Depot Postcard

Syria, Palmyra (Tadmur), ruins of Old Town, theatre
Syria - Palmyra. Ancient Palmyra. UNESCO World Heritage List, 1980. Remains of ancient city, AD 1st-2nd century. Theater

Grave stele, Pentelic marble, found near Olympieion
Grave stele. Pentelic marble, found near the Olympieion, Athens. The stele had the form of a saiskos with pilasters, an epistyle and a pediment, the horizontal cornice

Reconstruction of east pediment of Parthenon
Reconstruction of the east pediment of the Parthenon according to drawing by K Schwerzek (1904) The Parthenon was built on the Acropolis, Athens, Greece in the 5th Century BC

Italy, Sicily, Selinunte, Reconstruction of Temple C and small megaron rising on south side of temple, illustration
Italy - Sicily Region. Greek Selinunte (Selinus). Reconstructed Temple C and megaron. Color illustration

Pediment of the Temple of Caulonia with gutter-pipes in the shape of lions heads, terracotta
Italy - Calabria Region - Greek Art - Magna Graecia - Terracotta fronton of the Temple of Caulonia with gutter-pipes in the shape of a lions head

Temple of Augustus at La Escala, Roman Ampurias
Spain - Catalonia - La Escala. Roman Ampurias, flourished AD 1st century. Temple of Augustus

Greek civilization, Sculpture depicting three-bodied monster also known as Bluebeards
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Sculpture depicting a three-bodied monster also known as Bluebeards, from the frieze of the pediment of the Hekatompedon Temple at the Acropolis of Athens, Greece

Greek civilization, Olive-tree pediment, relief depicting Heracles being taken to Olympus, from Acropolis, Athens
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Olive-tree pediment, relief depicting Heracles being taken to Olympus. From the Acropolis in Athens

Pediment of chapel of goddess of Love, from ancient Alesia
Gallo-Roman civilization. Pediment of the chapel of the goddess of Love. From Alise Sainte Reine (ancient Alesia, France)

St Pauls Cathedral, London
View of the upper section of St Pauls Cathedral, London

Pediment. c. 967. Belonging to the temple of Banteay Srei. Stoneware. Scene of Mahabharata: the demons (asura) Sunda and Upasunda fighting over the apsara Tilottama. Khmer art. Relief on rock

Pediment and frieze from the treasury of the Siphnians. ca. 525 BC. Detail of the frieze. Scene of fight between Greeks and Trojans. Archaic Greek art. Relief on marble. GREECE. Delphi. Delphi Museum

Pediment and Frieze From
Pediment and frieze from the treasury of the Siphnians. Detail of the north frieze. Scene of the Gigantomachy:

Pediment and frieze from the treasury of the Siphnians. Detail of the frieze. Scene from the war between Greeks and

Roman Art. Roman Agora. Remains of the gate into the Roman Forum. Athens, Central Greece

Greek Art. Temple of Hephaestus or Theseion. The Doric temple, which stands at the western end of the Agora, on the hill of Agoraios Kolonos. Erected by the architect Ictinos (449-415 BC)

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Pediment, a prominent architectural feature found in various structures around the world, adds an exquisite touch to buildings and temples. From banks and shops in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA to the Christ Church in Savannah, Georgia, USA, pediments have become synonymous with grandeur and elegance. One cannot help but marvel at the Pantheon and Fountain in Rome, Italy where the intricate design of the pediment captivates visitors from all corners of the globe. Similarly, at the Met Opera in New York City, USA; its back view showcases a stunning display of artistic mastery through its pediment. Dating back to 1857 by Robert MacPherson's lens captures the timeless beauty of Pantheon's pediment. The Al Khazneh Temple in Petra Jordan boasts an awe-inspiring pediment that stands as a testament to ancient craftsmanship. The temple of Artemis on Corfu features a gorgon and panthers on its pediment - a mesmerizing sight that transports one into Greek mythology. Meanwhile, atop Athens' Acropolis lies Parthenon's East Pediment which dates back to 438-432 BC; it tells stories from ancient Greece through intricately carved sculptures. Oldway Mansion located in Paignton Devon is another example where this architectural element takes center stage. Even after enduring fire damage like London Hop Exchange did during an unfortunate incident; their majestic pediments still stand tall showcasing resilience amidst adversity. Greece continues to be home for some remarkable examples such as Athens' Parthenon with its horse head sculpture from chariot racing depicted on its magnificent pediments or Three Goddesses Hestia Dione Aphrodite adorning East Pediment telling tales of divine power and grace. Whether it is adorning banks or temples across continents like Europe or America or even depicting mythical creatures or gods from ancient times; these captivating structures prove that when it comes to architecture - there is nothing quite as captivating and awe-inspiring as the pediment.