Photographs of Egypt and the Holy Land

Francis Frith (1822-1898)

Synopsis

Photographer Francis Frith embarked on a journey to Egypt and Palestine in 1856, capturing what would become seminal images from his early career. At 34, Frith began a prolific 40-year trajectory as a pioneering commercial photographer in England. This book compiles seventy-two exceptional photographs from Frith's three trips to the Middle East, showcasing his work as some of the earliest and most distinguished in capturing these regions. The collection emphasizes his contributions to photography, immortalizing views of Egypt and the Holy Land and highlighting Frith's significance in visual history from this period.

Book Details

ISBN-10:
9774245164
ISBN-13:
9789774245169
PUBLISHER:
The American University in Cairo Press
YEAR:
1999
EDITION:
1
BINDING:
Paperback
PAGES:
84 pages
SIZE:
24 x 21 cm (approx.)
LANGUAGE:
English

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