Sculptured gateway, etc, Karnac, 1857
Scope and Contents
231 x 161 mm. A view showing one of the entrance gateways o Karnac at the end of the avenue of recumbent sphinxes, one of which (headless) can be seen in the foreground. The gateway itself is richly sculptured with hieroglyphics. Technically, a fine print, with full detail in the shadows of the gateway.
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 14:37:45+00:00
Repository Details
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