Damascus, 1857
Scope and Contents
214 x 161 mm. A view taken from a rooftop near the east gate, looking over the flat rooftops of Damascus towards a distant mountain. The commentary contains a disquisition on the romanticism of writers' and artists' views of the east and the counterbalance provided by photography.
Dates
- Creation: 1857
Creator
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Good condition, apart from slight fading in from edges.
General
WS.
Originator(s)
Frith, Francis, 1822-1898, photographer
Finding aid date
2004-07-01 12:39:11+00:00
Repository Details
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