Francis Frith, Two Colossal Statues of Memnon, Thebes
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Francis Frith

Two Colossal Statues of Memnon, Thebes

1859–1860

Current Collection

J. Paul Getty Museum

Los Angeles, United States

Medium
Tinted albumen silver print
Dimensions
7.2 × 14 cm
Status
In Museum Collection
Collect24 Art ID
C24-445990

View of the Colossi of Memnon, seen from behind. Each of the two massive stone statues depict a seated male figure. Two men can be seen between the two statues, while a third man can be seen in the foreground. A double view intended for stereoscope use, mounted within a book.

Provenance

The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Registry history

  • 1859–1860 — Recorded in the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum — photographs

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