Abou Simbel, Nubia
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Abou Simbel, Nubia

TitleAbou Simbel, Nubia
ArtistFrancis Frith English, 1822–1898
Date1857 19th century
MediumAlbumen print, pl. 15 from the album "Egypt and Palestine, Volume I" (1858)
Classificationphotograph
OriginEngland England
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit linePhotography Gallery Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Abou Simbel, Nubia” is a work by Francis Frith English, 1822–1898, dated 1857. It is executed in albumen print, pl. 15 from the album "egypt and palestine, volume i" (1858) and classified as photograph. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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