Francis Frith
The Memnonium, Thebes, from the Plain
1857
Shot from ground level to emphasize the temple's monumental scale, this photograph exemplifies Frith's understanding of how perspective could enhance the dramatic impact of ancient architecture.
- Medium
- Albumen print, pl. 35 from the album "Egypt and Palestine, Volume I" (1858)
Spotted works by Francis Frith
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