The Mosque of El-Hakim, Cairo
The Mosque of El-Hakim, Cairo

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The Mosque of El-Hakim, Cairo,

1856–57

Francis Frith, English, 1822–1898
x1982-344.6

Information

Title
The Mosque of El-Hakim, Cairo
Dates

1856–57

Maker
Francis Frith
Medium
Albumen print
Dimensions
sheet (approx.): 43.8 × 33 cm (17 1/4 × 13 in.)
Credit Line
Robert O. Dougan Collection, gift of Warner Communications, Inc.
Object Number
x1982-344.6
Place Made

Europe, England, London

Place Depicted

Africa, Egypt, Cairo, Al-Hakim Mosque

Inscription
Printed on mount, below image center: THE MOSQUE OF EL-HAKIM, CAIRO
Culture
Egyptian (ancient), British
Type
black-and-white photographs, photographs, albumen prints
Techniques
albumen process
Subject
archways, cities, historic monuments, minarets, mosques, derelict buildings

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