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Elliot Marbles

Linnaeus Tripe

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an inscribed stone slab with lines of text in an ancient script. The stone is light in color, possibly sandstone, with multiple rows of neatly arranged text covering its surface. The script is detailed and rounded, typical of historical scripts. A measuring scale is above the stone for reference. The stone's surface is slightly rough with some irregularities, indicating age and good preservation.

Artwork Details

Date
1859
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
5533 × 3989 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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