Karnak: Granite Pylon & Alabaster Colossi

Artist Francis Frith (English, 1822 - 1898)

Publisher James S. Virtue (English, 1829 - 1892)

Date1857

MediumAlbumen print

DimensionsOverall: 6 1/4 × 8 15/16 inches (15.88 × 22.7 cm)

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

Object numberF91-51/27

Signedon plate, lower right: Frith

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DescriptionRemains of large doorway, with incised drawings and hieroglyphics, with stone wall at each side. In front of stone wall on either side of doorway opening is large partial figure.

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