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Karnak, Hypostyle Hall, Tilted Column
ca. 1870-189019th century
256 x 208 mm (10.1 x 8.2 in.)
Anonymous,
Object Type:
photograph
Medium and Support:
Albumen print, mounted in a folder
Marks:
Inscribed in ink on mount: “Karnak, Hypostyle Hall, Tilted Column”
Credit Line:
Gift of Michael M. Senft, 1983
Accession Number:
1983.12.114.81
Keywords
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architecture*,
columns (architectural elements)*,
Egypt*,
Karnak*,
North Africa*,
travel photography
- 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.]
- columns (architectural elements) - Use for cylindrical, upright masonry members, usually either giving support or appearing to give support and usually comprised of three sections: a base, capital, and shaft; common also on furniture, especially as decorative elements. Use also for all uprights in steel frame or concrete frame structures. For square or rectangular members, either in masonry construction or classically treated, and for massive uprights in Medieval architecture, use "piers (supporting elements)"; for wooden square uprights, use "posts." [January 1995 related term added. March 1993 descriptor changed, was 'columns'; alternate term changed, was 'column'; descriptor moved. July 1991 scope note changed.]
- Egypt - TGN 7016833
- Karnak - TGN 7001446
- North Africa - TGN 7016886
- travel photography
Dimensions
- image Dimensions: 256 x 208 mm (10.1 x 8.2 in.)
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Credit Caption
Anonymous, . Karnak, Hypostyle Hall, Tilted Column, ca. 1870-1890. Albumen print, mounted in a folder. image : 256 x 208 mm (10.1 x 8.2 in.). DAC accession number 1983.12.114.81. Gift of Michael M. Senft, 1983.