The Temple of Luxor, Thebes, The Obelisk

The Temple of Luxor, Thebes, The Obelisk

Photograph

Francis Frith

Maker
English, 1822–1898

The Temple of Luxor, Thebes, The Obelisk

"Egypt, Nubia, and Ethiopia; Illustrated by One Hundred Stereoscopic Photographs," Taken by Francis Frith for Messrs. Negretti and Zambra. With Descriptions and Numerous Wood Engravings, by Joseph Bonomi... and Notes by Samuel Sharpe.


1859–60
Albumen silver print
Image: 2 13/16 × 5 11/16 in. (7.1 × 14.5 cm)
Mount: 7 1/8 × 9 in. (18.1 × 22.9 cm)
Gift of Mrs. Alden Scott Boyer, ex-collection Alden Scott Boyer
1997.0936.0028
Inscriptions Inscribed in negative on recto, BLC: Frith
Printed on mount on recto, BC: THE TEMPLE OF LUXOR_ THEBES- \ The Obelisk. \ XXVII
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