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Thebes: The Colossi of Memnon

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 3/16 × 8 11/16 inches (15.72 × 22.07 cm)
Credit LineGift of Margaret Hall in memory of Alfred E. Miller
Object numberF91-51/34
Signedon plate, lower right: Frith
On View
Not on view
Collections
DescriptionTwo large stone seated figures, each on flat base, located in center of flat area. Two human figures, one standing, one seated, in area between the stone sculptures. City visible off to right; large hilly area in background.
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