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Francis Frith — The Town and Lake of Tiberias, from the North
Francis Frith

The Town and Lake of Tiberias, from the North

1857

Among the earliest photographs of the Holy Land, this panoramic view showcases Frith's skill in capturing both topographical accuracy and the romantic appeal that Victorian travelers sought.

Medium
Albumen print, pl. 20 from the album "Egypt and Palestine, Volume I" (1858)

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Francis Frith, The Town and Lake of Tiberias, from the North, 1857

Among the earliest photographs of the Holy Land, this panoramic view showcases Frith's skill in capturing both topographical accuracy and the romantic appeal that Victorian travelers sought.

Medium
Albumen print, pl. 20 from the album "Egypt and Palestine, Volume I" (1858)
Year
1857
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Photography, Albumen Print, Sepia Tone, Documentary, Landscape, Historical, Travel, Middle East, British, Architecture

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Art Institute of Chicago, Cleveland Museum of Art