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Francis Frith — Portico of the Temple of Dendera
Francis Frith

Portico of the Temple of Dendera

1857

The forest of columns supporting the ancient temple's entrance creates a dramatic interplay of light and shadow in Frith's composition. The albumen print captures the intricate hieroglyphic carvings and lotus-capital details that made Dendera a highlight of Nile tourism.

Medium
Albumen print, pl. 19 from the album "Egypt and Palestine, Volume II" (1858/60)

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Francis Frith, Portico of the Temple of Dendera, 1857

The forest of columns supporting the ancient temple's entrance creates a dramatic interplay of light and shadow in Frith's composition. The albumen print captures the intricate hieroglyphic carvings and lotus-capital details that made Dendera a highlight of Nile tourism.

Medium
Albumen print, pl. 19 from the album "Egypt and Palestine, Volume II" (1858/60)
Year
1857
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Albumen Print, Documentary, 19th Century, Temple, Landscape, British, Architecture, Sepia Tones, Egyptian, Travel Photography

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Art Institute of Chicago, Cleveland Museum of Art