Vue prise du quartier Franc, au Kaire 1849 - 1850

"Vue prise du quartier Franc, au Kaire" (View taken from the European Quarter, Cairo), a salt print photograph taken by Maxime Du Camp in 1849-1850, captures a panoramic view of a densely populated neighborhood in Cairo, Egypt. The photograph showcases the architectural style of the European Quarter, characterized by a mix of traditional and modern buildings. The image is a prime example of Du Camp's work, which documented his travels through the Middle East and North Africa, and contributed to the development of photography as a medium for artistic expression and historical documentation.