Absalom's Tomb, Valley of Kidron, Jerusalem

1854

Auguste Salzmann

Associated Names
Auguste Salzmann

Artist, French, 1824 - 1872

The image shows a weathered stone structure, potentially a tomb or monument, on the right side. The upper section has intricate carvings and columns, with an aged texture and spots of vegetation. The ground is covered in stones, leading to hilly terrain in the distance. The horizon is visible near the top edge, with tree silhouettes against a bright sky. The color palette is muted with sepia tones, giving an antique quality to the image.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    salted paper print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    image/sheet: 32.8 × 22.7 cm (12 15/16 × 8 15/16 in.)
    mount: 61.8 × 47.4 cm (24 5/16 × 18 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.36.112

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

David and Mary Robinson, Sausalito, CA; NGA purchase, 1995.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1995

  • The First Century of Photography: New Acquisitions, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1995.

Bibliography

1982

  • Pare, Richard. Photography and Architecture: 1839-1939. Exh. cat. Centre Canadien D'Architecture. Montreal, Canada, 1982, p. 242-243, illus.pl.69.

Wikidata ID

Q64145076

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