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Antonio Beato — Dendera, Interior of the Temple, Hathor Capitals
Antonio Beato

Dendera, Interior of the Temple, Hathor Capitals

1870

Towering Hathor-headed columns fill the frame with their elaborate capitals, showcasing both ancient Egyptian craftsmanship and 19th-century photography's capacity to capture architectural ornament with scientific precision.

Medium
albumen print from wet collodion negative

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