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Temple of Dendera

Antonio Beato

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Temple of Dendera by Antonio Beato: A sepia-toned, black-and-white photograph of a stone temple with a flat roof, featuring seven columns with carved capitals. The columns are adorned with the face of a woman. The temple's walls are decorated with carvings and hieroglyphics. The structure appears to be constructed from stone blocks. The foreground shows a pile of dirt and debris. The background is a clear, light-colored sky. The photograph is taken from a low angle, with the temple's facade centered in the frame. The artist's signature is visible in the bottom-right corner.

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1188 × 893 px
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