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The Pyramids of Dahshoor From the East

Francis Frith

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a desert landscape with a high horizon line. A hill on the left side casts a shadow on its slopes. In the distance on the right, there is the Bent Pyramid. Near the foreground, three figures sit on the ground next to an animal. Another person leads a different animal in the distance. The image is dominated by sepia tones, with shades of light brown and sandy hues.

Artwork Details

Date
1857
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
5031 × 3710 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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