Maxime Du Camp
Mosquée près de Bab-el-Saïda, Le Kaire, plate 2 from the album "Egypte, Nubie, Palestine et Syrie," (1852)
1849
Opening Du Camp's photographic journey through Cairo, this early plate showcases Islamic architecture through the new medium of photography. The salted paper print captures the interplay of light and shadow on the mosque's facade, demonstrating photography's potential to document architectural heritage.
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- Salted paper print
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