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Tombs of Mamelukes

James Robertson

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a historical architecture view. Multiple minarets rise into the sky, with a grand mosque complex featuring a large dome and two slender minarets in the distance. Several ancient, ornately carved minarets are visible in the foreground, with detailed stonework. The color palette is monochromatic with sepia tones. Stone buildings in the distance create a layered effect, leading towards the central mosque. The sky above is empty.

Artwork Details

Date
1857
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
3955 × 3088 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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