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Francis Frith — Hall of Columns
Francis Frith

Hall of Columns

1857

Shot in the challenging low-light conditions of an ancient Egyptian temple, this photograph showcases the technical mastery required for early architectural photography.

Medium
Albumen print

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Francis Frith, Hall of Columns, 1857

Shot in the challenging low-light conditions of an ancient Egyptian temple, this photograph showcases the technical mastery required for early architectural photography.

Medium
Albumen print
Year
1857
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Nineteenth Century, Monochrome, Albumen Print, Photograph, Egypt, Historical, Columns, Travel, British, Architecture

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Art Institute of Chicago, Cleveland Museum of Art