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Absaloms [sic] Tomb, Jerusalem
Creator
Francis FrithPhotographer · 1822–1898
All works by this person →Before turning his attention to photography around 1850, Francis Frith was apprenticed to a cutlery firm and worked as a wholesale grocer. With a partner he opened the Frith & Hayward photography studio in Liverpool. In 1856 Frith made an extended trip to Egypt, traveling up the Nile from Cairo to Abu Simbel. He photographed along the entire way, using three different cameras: a stereoscopic one a
More on Getty ULAN- Date
- January–May 1858
- Medium
- Albumen silver print
- Culture
- English
- Department
- Photographs
- Institution
- Getty Museum
- Object ID
- 1ea9adb9-1375-4c36-855c-33dbc8c2998c
What the image shows
A stone structure resembling a tomb with a pointed roof, situated on a rocky hillside. The setting includes sparse vegetation and a clear sky. Below the image, the text reads "ABSALOM'S TOMB JERUSALEM."
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From the Getty Museum record
View of a rock-cut tomb traditionally known as Absalom's Tomb or Absalom's Pillar. The structure consists of a cubical base and is topped with a conical roof. A man sits on a stone wall in the foreground.
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19th Century Holy Land ViewsA collection of English prints and drawings from the 19th century depicting landscapes, religious sites, and architectural landmarks throughout the Holy Land region including Jerusalem, Petra, Nazareth, and other biblica
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- Tomb of Absalom — JerusalemMatched from the record’s own words: “Absaloms Tomb, Jerusalem”
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