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Francis Frith — The Colonnade, Island of Philæ
Francis Frith

The Colonnade, Island of Philæ

1857

Classical columns march across this frame in perfect photographic clarity, showcasing the albumen print's ability to render architectural detail with unprecedented precision. The image became an iconic representation of ancient Egyptian grandeur for European audiences.

Medium
Albumen print, pl. 15 from the album "Egypt and Palestine, Volume II" (1858/60)

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Francis Frith, The Colonnade, Island of Philæ, 1857

Classical columns march across this frame in perfect photographic clarity, showcasing the albumen print's ability to render architectural detail with unprecedented precision. The image became an iconic representation of ancient Egyptian grandeur for European audiences.

Medium
Albumen print, pl. 15 from the album "Egypt and Palestine, Volume II" (1858/60)
Year
1857
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Nineteenth Century, Albumen Print, Monumental, Documentary, Egypt, Landscape, Architectural Photography, Sepia, British, Architecture

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Art Institute of Chicago, Cleveland Museum of Art