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Francis Frith — View on the Island of Philæ
Francis Frith

View on the Island of Philæ

1857

Architectural fragments and fallen stones scattered across the temple complex create a picturesque scene of romantic decay. Frith's documentation proved invaluable as later flooding would significantly alter this ancient site.

Medium
Albumen print, pl. 34 from the album "Egypt and Palestine, Volume II" (1858/60)

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Francis Frith, View on the Island of Philæ, 1857

Architectural fragments and fallen stones scattered across the temple complex create a picturesque scene of romantic decay. Frith's documentation proved invaluable as later flooding would significantly alter this ancient site.

Medium
Albumen print, pl. 34 from the album "Egypt and Palestine, Volume II" (1858/60)
Year
1857
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Vintage, Albumen Print, 19th Century, Architectural, Photograph, Egypt, Landscape, Historical, Travel, British

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Art Institute of Chicago, Cleveland Museum of Art