D. Constantin
D. Constantin was a photographer whose active career is documented around 1860. The artist is known exclusively for architectural and topographical studies, focusing on monumental classical ruins in Athens, Greece.
Constantin's documented output centers on significant archaeological sites, reflecting the 19th-century European fascination with antiquity and the Hellenic world. The subjects captured include major landmarks such as the Areopagus, Athens, the Gate of the Agora, Athens, and the Temple of Theseus. Further examples of his detailed documentation include multiple views of the Erechtheion, the Acropolis, Athens.
Eight of D. Constantin’s original photographs are preserved in institutional collections, confirming the historical significance of his work. These prints are held by major institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). As works dating from the mid-19th century, many D. Constantin prints are now considered to be in the public domain, providing access to these museum-quality historical resources for scholars and collectors.