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Mount Serbal, from the Wádee Feyrán, Egypt

Francis Frith

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a rocky terrain with a mountain range in the distance. A tree with sprawling branches is in the foreground, surrounded by stony ground, small bushes, and rock formations leading towards the mountains. The color palette is monochromatic, with various shades of sepia and earthy browns. The play of light and shadow highlights the textural qualities of the elements.

Artwork Details

Date
1858
Medium
albumen silver print
Dimensions
11455 × 9340 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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