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Francis Frith — Pillars in the Great Hall, Karnac
Francis Frith

Pillars in the Great Hall, Karnac

1857

Among the most impressive architectural spaces ever photographed, the hypostyle hall showcases ancient Egypt's engineering prowess. Frith's composition emphasizes the overwhelming scale and elaborate decoration of columns that have inspired visitors for millennia.

Medium
Albumen print, pl. 21 from the album "Egypt and Palestine, Volume II" (1858/60)

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Francis Frith, Pillars in the Great Hall, Karnac, 1857

Among the most impressive architectural spaces ever photographed, the hypostyle hall showcases ancient Egypt's engineering prowess. Frith's composition emphasizes the overwhelming scale and elaborate decoration of columns that have inspired visitors for millennia.

Medium
Albumen print, pl. 21 from the album "Egypt and Palestine, Volume II" (1858/60)
Year
1857
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Monochrome, Albumen Print, Documentary, 19th Century, Photograph, Landscape, Historical, British, Architecture, Ancient Egypt

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Art Institute of Chicago, Cleveland Museum of Art