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Egypt and Nubia Volume I: Portico of the Temple Edfou, Upper Egypt

Louis Haghe

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a grayscale illustration of a portico. The structure features a row of columns with ornate capitals resembling lotus flowers. The columns are adorned with intricate carvings and hieroglyphics. A decorative frieze runs along the top of the portico. In the background, there are several people sitting on a stone platform. A cityscape is visible on the horizon. The sky appears to be overcast. The image has a sepia tone and is presented on a beige background. Text at the bottom reads "Part of the Portico of Edfou".

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1257 × 893 px
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