Philae: Temple of Isis, Pylon from Interior
Philae: Temple of Isis, Pylon from Interior

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Philae: Temple of Isis, Pylon from Interior,

ca. 1855

Felice Beato, 1832–1909; born Venice, Italy; died Florence, Italy
x1975-266

Information

Title
Philae: Temple of Isis, Pylon from Interior
Dates

ca. 1855

Maker
Felice Beato
Medium
Albumen print
Dimensions
26.3 x 37.5 cm (10 3/8 x 14 3/4 in.) mount: 39.5 x 52.5 cm. (15 9/16 x 20 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase, David H. McAlpin, Class of 1920, Fund
Object Number
x1975-266
Culture
British
Type
black-and-white photographs, photographs
Subject
columns (architectural elements), Egyptian (ancient), temples, ruins, rock (inorganic material)

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