Fragment of a Wall Painting from Temple of Phallos at Trolydos

Object/Artifact

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The Civilization of Llhuros

FRAGMENT OF A WALL PAINTING FROM TEMPLE OF PHALLOS AT TROLYDOS | circa 1966-71 | Photo by Ann Cady, 2024 | ©2026 Norman Daly Art: An ancient fresco fragment with a large, arched design against a backdrop of earthy tones, including shades of yellow, brown, and green, creating a textured appearance. The edges of the fresco are irregular and rough, suggesting the fragment is part of a large wall. The arch, with its curved lines, is prominent, drawing the viewer's attention to the center of the artwork. The muted, natural colors evoke a sense of history and antiquity, reflecting the fresco's aged and weathered appearance.
FRAGMENT OF A WALL PAINTING FROM TEMPLE OF PHALLOS AT TROLYDOS | circa 1966-71 | Photo by Ann Cady, 2024 | ©2026 Norman Daly Art

An ancient fresco fragment with a large, arched design against a backdrop of earthy tones, including shades of yellow, brown, and green, creating a textured appearance. The edges of the fresco are irregular and rough, suggesting the fragment is part of a large wall. The arch, with its curved lines, is prominent, drawing the viewer's attention to the center of the artwork. The muted, natural colors evoke a sense of history and antiquity, reflecting the fresco's aged and weathered appearance.

Name/Title

Fragment of a Wall Painting from Temple of Phallos at Trolydos

Entry/Object ID

COL.86

Description

Dating from the Middle period, this is one of many large and varied fresco fragments recovered from the ruins of the temple at Trolydos. This artifact is 8-feet in height.

Category

Middle Period

Made/Created

Artist

Norman Daly

Date made

circa 1966 - 1971

Place

Academic Institution

Cornell University

City

Ithaca, New York

Continent

North America

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

Asia Minor

Culture/Tribe

Llhuros

Dimensions

Height

96 in

Width

47-3/4 in

Depth

2-1/4 in

Materials

Material

Fresco

Material Notes

Fictional medium as described by Norman Daly in the catalog and exhibition tags (1972-2019)

Acquisition

Notes

This object is a unique element of the "Civilization of Llhuros" collection given to the Cornell University Anthropology Collaboratory in 2026.

Exhibitions

Akron Art Institute (1972)
Cornell University | A.D. White Museum of Art (1972)
Indianapolis Art Museum (1972)
Memorial Art Gallery | University of Rochester (1972)
Roberson Center for Art and Science, Binghamton, NY (1974)
SUNY Albany | Art Gallery (1973}
University of Pennsylvania Art Museum, Philadelphia (1974)