The Pyramids of Saqqara from the North-East

1858

Francis Frith

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Francis Frith

Artist, British, 1822 - 1898

The image shows an arid landscape with two pyramids. The point of view is slightly elevated, showing the terrain leading to the pyramids. The horizon line is high, emphasizing the sandy landscape. One pyramid is rough and made of stacked stones, while the other is larger with a stepped structure. The color palette is monochrome, highlighting the textures and forms of the pyramids and the sandy ground. The sky occupies the upper half of the image. In the foreground, there are patches of sand and small mounds of stone.

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(Robert Hershkowitz Ltd., Sussex, England); (Charles Isaacs Photographs, Inc., New York), 2015; NGA purchase, 2018.

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