{"product_id":"paestum-temple-of-neptune-by-frederic-edwin-church-1868","title":"Paestum, Temple of Neptune by Frederic Edwin Church, 1868","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrederic Edwin Church’s Paestum, Temple of Neptune (1868) invites the viewer into golden Mediterranean light and the enduring presence of antiquity. Painted after Church’s European travels, this work focuses on the great Doric temple at Paestum in southern Italy—long a magnet for artists and Grand Tour travelers. A leading figure of the Hudson River School, Church transforms the ruin from a mere architectural study into an evocative landscape, balancing archaeological interest with mood, atmosphere, and the quiet dignity of timeworn stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered as a museum-quality fine art print, this edition is available on acid-free archival paper or rich artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes, from intimate to statement-making, with optional framing and matting to arrive ready for the wall. The Unique Maps Co. can personalize your print with custom dimensions, titled captions, dates, or even location details—tailored to your space and story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChurch, a student of Thomas Cole and one of 19th-century America’s most celebrated landscape painters, was renowned for his meticulous observation and luminous handling of light. His career took him far beyond the Hudson Valley to South America, the Middle East, and Europe, where he distilled memorable sites into carefully composed, emotionally resonant scenes. In Paestum, he channels that worldliness into a meditation on history’s remains and the landscapes that cradle them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject itself—often called the Temple of Neptune and also known as the Temple of Hera II—is among the best-preserved examples of ancient Greek Doric architecture in Italy. By the 1800s it symbolized the romance of ruins: monumental scale, weathered surfaces, and a sense of endurance across centuries. Church does not catalogue every stone; instead, he heightens the grandeur through light and atmosphere, evoking the way a traveler might first encounter the structure amid warm air and shifting sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and brushwork give the painting its spell. Dominant yellows and sun-burnished oranges wash over the temple’s columns and entablature, while earthy browns anchor the masonry and foreground. The rhythms of the colonnade are firm yet not fussy, set against a softer distance that breathes with haze and sky. This interplay—structure against atmosphere, solidity against light—creates an image that feels both historically grounded and quietly lyrical. It’s a timeless accent for interiors that favor warm neutrals, natural textures, and a touch of Old World romance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether for a classicist, an art-history enthusiast, or someone returning from travels in Italy, this print makes a thoughtful gift. Consider it for housewarmings, Christmas, Mother’s or Father’s Day, anniversaries, or anyone who loves landscapes where light, place, and the poetry of the past meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e a different size, a different colour, a special frame \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e then please \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e. I usually respond within a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003emore examples of personalisation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also choose to \u003cem\u003eage\u003c\/em\u003e your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/pages\/sepia-aged-maps\"\u003elots of examples of other aged artwork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the undefined version of this art print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/fr\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/pages\/map-finishes-framed-canvas\"\u003estandard frames\u003c\/a\u003e come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex\/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"9x18in (23x45cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58514476630400,"sku":"UM00335274A","price":84.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9x18in (23x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58514476663168,"sku":"UM00335275A","price":226.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9x18in (23x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58514476695936,"sku":"UM00335276A","price":236.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58514476728704,"sku":"UM00335277A","price":136.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58514476761472,"sku":"UM00335278A","price":322.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58514476794240,"sku":"UM00335279A","price":344.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x36in (45x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58514476827008,"sku":"UM00335280A","price":189.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x36in (45x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58514476859776,"sku":"UM00335281A","price":494.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x36in (45x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58514476892544,"sku":"UM00335282A","price":537.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x40in (50x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58514476925312,"sku":"UM00335283A","price":236.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x40in (50x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58514476958080,"sku":"UM00335284A","price":655.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x40in (50x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58514476990848,"sku":"UM00335285A","price":655.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58514477023616,"sku":"UM00335286A","price":397.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58514477056384,"sku":"UM00335287A","price":1878.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58514477089152,"sku":"UM00335288A","price":1620.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x60in (75x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58514477121920,"sku":"UM00335289A","price":548.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x60in (75x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58514477154688,"sku":"UM00335290A","price":3004.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x60in (75x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58514477187456,"sku":"UM00335291A","price":2789.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"35x70in (89x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58514477220224,"sku":"UM00335292A","price":891.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"35x70in (89x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58514477252992,"sku":"UM00335293A","price":4023.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"35x70in (89x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58514477285760,"sku":"UM00335294A","price":3755.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_c157db79-f4d3-4074-8b2f-f7b797515466.jpg?v=1784714484","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.net\/fr\/products\/paestum-temple-of-neptune-by-frederic-edwin-church-1868","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}