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ancient egypt, desert landscape, pyramid, photography, historical, scale, isolation, sepia tone

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The Second Pyramid from the Southeast

: Photography
: Photo
: Orientalist Photography
: 1858
: 19th Century
: 37.0 x 48.0 cm
: J. Paul Getty 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.

J. Paul Getty Museum (Los Angeles, United States of America)

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About this artwork

Title: The Second Pyramid from the Southeast
Artist: Francis Frith
Year: 1858
Original dimensions: 37.0 x 48.0 cm
Format: Landscape
Copyright status: Public domain
Where to see it: J. Paul Getty Museum
Movement: Orientalist Photography
Period: 19th Century
Creative period: Late 19th Century

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Artistic style: Early photography, Daguerreotype style
Dimensions: 37 x 48 cm
Artist: Francis Frith
Year: 1858