Francis Frith, Philae, Fragments Of Papyrus And Mummy, Egypt, C. 1857, Albumen Prints

A Curiosity from an Egyptian Collection

A true "Cabinet of Curiosities" piece consisting of two albumen prints from circa 1857 by Francis Frith depicting the Temple of Philae, a piece of papyrus, and a strip of mummy.

The two albumen prints capture the majesty of Philae, featuring a monumental column and the temple reflected in the Nile.

These images are accompanied by precious fragments: a piece of mummy bandage and a papyrus adorned with hieroglyphs, directly evoking the archaeological discoveries of the era.

Each element of this museum-style composition tells a story, reflecting the general public’s fascination with Egyptology and exploration.

Francis Frith (1822–1898) was a British photographer famous for his pioneering photographs of the Near East, particularly Egypt. Between 1856 and 1860, he made three trips there, braving the heat and dust with glass-plate cameras and the wet collodion process. He captured the pyramids, the Sphinx, and remote sites such as Nubia and the Sinai, helping to popularize the image of ancient Egypt in Europe. His albums, such as Egypt and Palestine, and his company Francis Frith & Co, left their mark on the history of travel photography.

- Photo size: 8.5 x 8.5 cm
- Mounted on a 40x50cm mat

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