Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Obelisk at Alexandria, Commonly called Cleopatra's Needle

The image depicts a tall, narrow obelisk with a pointed top. The obelisk is standing on a raised area surrounded by a low wall. A group of people in traditional clothing sit on the ground in front of it. Behind the obelisk is a large building with walls and windows. The sky above is light-colored. The image has a sepia tone. At the bottom of the image, the text reads "CLEOPATRA'S NEEDLE".