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Francis Frith — Koum Ombo, Upper Egypt
Francis Frith

Koum Ombo, Upper Egypt

1857

Part of Frith's groundbreaking photographic expedition to the Middle East, this albumen print documents the well-preserved Ptolemaic temple complex with remarkable architectural precision and atmospheric depth.

Medium
Albumen print, pl. 3 from the album "Egypt and Palestine, Volume I" (1858)

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Francis Frith, Koum Ombo, Upper Egypt, 1857

Part of Frith's groundbreaking photographic expedition to the Middle East, this albumen print documents the well-preserved Ptolemaic temple complex with remarkable architectural precision and atmospheric depth.

Medium
Albumen print, pl. 3 from the album "Egypt and Palestine, Volume I" (1858)
Year
1857
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

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Ancient Temples, Albumen Print, Documentary, 19th Century, Architectural, Egypt, English, Landscape, Sepia Toned, Travel Photography

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