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DiaporamaPhoto by Francis Frith of the Temple of Khonsu at Karnak
1859
21.0 x 16.0 cm
Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum
francis frith (1822 – 1898)
Francis Frith (1822-1898) was a pioneering English photographer famed for his large-format scenic views of Egypt, Palestine & the Middle East. Discover stunning Orientalist landscapes and a legacy as a leading photographic publisher.
Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum (Chicago, United States of America)
Discover the legendary collection of ancient Near Eastern treasures at Chicago's Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, where monumental Assyrian sculptures and Egyptian artifacts await your exploration.
The adoption of photographic technology in the middle of the nineteenth century was a major advancement for reproducing and preserving images of antiquities and monuments. Francis Frith was a British photographer who made a career as an entrepreneur selling his photography and the prints from his travels in the Middle East remain an important resource for researchers today. This photo shows a group of Egyptian men, boys, and two donkeys in front of the temple of Khonsu at Karnak. The monumental gateway in the center of the photograph is covered with scenes and hieroglyphic inscriptions from the Ptolemaic Period (305–30 BC). A series of Frith
About this artwork
- Title: Photo by Francis Frith of the Temple of Khonsu at Karnak
- Artist: francis frith
- Year: 1859
- Original dimensions: 21.0 x 16.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Main color: Rosy Brown
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