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Maxime Du Camp — Kalabscheh, Sculptures De La Façade Postérieure Du Temple; Nubie, plate 91 from the album "Egypte, Nubie, Palestine et Syrie" (1852)
Maxime Du Camp

Kalabscheh, Sculptures De La Façade Postérieure Du Temple; Nubie, plate 91 from the album "Egypte, Nubie, Palestine et Syrie" (1852)

1849

Intricate sculptural details on Kalabscheh's rear facade receive careful photographic attention in this detailed study. Du Camp's close examination of decorative elements created an invaluable archaeological archive.

Medium
Salted paper print

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Maxime Du Camp, Kalabscheh, Sculptures De La Façade Postérieure Du Temple; Nubie, plate 91 from the album "Egypte, Nubie, Palestine et Syrie" (1852), 1849

Intricate sculptural details on Kalabscheh's rear facade receive careful photographic attention in this detailed study. Du Camp's close examination of decorative elements created an invaluable archaeological archive.

Medium
Salted paper print
Year
1849
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Monochrome, Photography, French, Archaeological, Documentary, Historic, 19th Century, Travel, Architecture, Salted Paper Print

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Art Institute of Chicago, Cleveland Museum of Art