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Francis Frith (English, 1822–1898) — The Great Pillars at Baalbec

Francis Frith (English, 1822–1898)

The Great Pillars at Baalbec

1857

Six massive Roman columns soar skyward in this dramatic architectural study that showcases both ancient engineering prowess and early photography's documentary power. Frith's precise albumen print technique captures the monumental scale that made Baalbec legendary.

Medium
Albumen print, pl. 23 from the album "Egypt and Palestine, Volume I" (1858)

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Francis Frith (English, 1822–1898), The Great Pillars at Baalbec, 1857

Six massive Roman columns soar skyward in this dramatic architectural study that showcases both ancient engineering prowess and early photography's documentary power. Frith's precise albumen print technique captures the monumental scale that made Baalbec legendary.

Medium
Albumen print, pl. 23 from the album "Egypt and Palestine, Volume I" (1858)
Year
1857
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Monument, Albumen Print, Documentary, 19th Century, Architectural, Photograph, English, Historical, Travel, Middle East

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