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The Temple of Kertassi

Series TitleEgypt and Palestine Photographed and Described
Artist Francis Frith (English, 1822 - 1898)
Publisher James S. Virtue (English, 1829 - 1892)
Date1857
MediumAlbumen print
DimensionsOverall: 6 7/16 × 8 7/8 inches (16.35 × 22.54 cm)
Credit LineGift of Margaret Hall in memory of Alfred E. Miller
Object numberF91-51/52
SignedOn plate, lower right: Frith E.no 19 1857
On View
Not on view
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DescriptionThree sides of four still stand. Each side still has two fluted columns. Site next to river. Single figure seen from behind, sits at lower right looking out over water. (similar to F91-51/51)
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