The Mosque of Sultan Hassan, Cairo

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 3/8 × 8 15/16 inches (16.19 × 22.7 cm)

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

Object numberF91-51/14

Signedon plate, lover right: Frith E no 84

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DescriptionLooking over doorways on rooftops across open courtyard area filled with people and animals at large domed building, with tower and spire. City surrounds main building.

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