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Francis Frith — Wady Kardassy, Nubia
Francis Frith

Wady Kardassy, Nubia

1857

Part of Frith's groundbreaking photographic survey of Egypt and the Middle East, this print captures the stark beauty of the Nubian landscape with exceptional tonal range.

Medium
Albumen print, pl. 5 from the album "Egypt and Palestine, Volume II" (1858/60)

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Francis Frith, Wady Kardassy, Nubia, 1857

Part of Frith's groundbreaking photographic survey of Egypt and the Middle East, this print captures the stark beauty of the Nubian landscape with exceptional tonal range.

Medium
Albumen print, pl. 5 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, Photograph, Landscape, Historical, British, Architecture, Nubia, Sepia Tones

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