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Portico of the Temple of Gerf Hossayn, Nubia

1857
19th century
160 x 230 mm (6.3 x 9.1 in.)

Francis Frith, British (English), (1822–1898)

Object Type: photograph

Medium and Support: Albumen print

Series: from Egypt and Palestine: Photographed and Described by Francis Frith

Edition: One of 42 photographs published in “Egypt and Palestine: Photographed and Described by Francis Frith,” two volumes, London: James S. Virtue, 1858–1859

Marks: Signed, dated, and numbered “15” on negative; inscribed on mount, lower right: “Frith Photo 1857”

Bibliography: On the book in general, see Lucien Goldschmidt, The Truthful Lens (New York, 1980), cat. no. 61; reproductions in figures 3 (cover of book), 130, 150.

Credit Line: Gift of Gail Gomberg Propp, 1985

Accession Number: 1985.37.41

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Africa*, architecture*, Egypt*, North Africa*, temples*, travel photography

Africa - TGN 7001242
architecture - Art or science of designing and building structures, especially habitable structures, in accordance with principles determined by aesthetic and practical or material considerations. Refers also to the structures created. [November 1994 related term added. October 1990 alternate term added.]
Egypt - TGN 7016833
North Africa - TGN 7016886
temples - Use for religious buildings dedicated to the service of a deity or deities, often housing a cult image; do not use for such Christian or Islamic religious buildings, prefer "churches" or "mosques." May also be used for Protestant places of worship in France and some French-speaking regions. [February 1995 scope note added.]
travel photography

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image Dimensions: 160 x 230 mm (6.3 x 9.1 in.)

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Francis Frith, British (English), (1822–1898) . Portico of the Temple of Gerf Hossayn, Nubia, 1857. From Egypt and Palestine: Photographed and Described by Francis Frith. Albumen print. image : 160 x 230 mm (6.3 x 9.1 in.). DAC accession number 1985.37.41. Gift of Gail Gomberg Propp, 1985.

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