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: 8 1/4 × 6 3/8 inches (20.96 × 16.19 cm)

Credit LineGift of Margaret Hall in memory of Alfred E. Miller

Object numberF91-51/51

SignedOn plate, lower right: Frith

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DescriptionRubble of fallen pieces of buildings and other rocks and stones, surround the remainder of the building that is still standing. The wall with the doorway and two fluted columns still stands, as does the opposite side with columns. There is a single figure sitting by the front left corner of the building.

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