The Written Valley, Sinai 1855 - 1859

"The Written Valley, Sinai" is a black and white photograph taken by Francis Frith during his travels through Egypt and the Sinai Peninsula between 1855 and 1859. The photograph depicts a barren landscape with a series of mountains in the distance. Frith, a renowned travel photographer, captured the desolate beauty of the Sinai desert, contributing to the growing interest in exotic locales during the Victorian era. His works, often displayed in large format, were appreciated by a wide audience for their documentary value and artistic merit. This photograph, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, showcases Frith's keen eye for composition and his ability to portray the grandeur of the natural world.