Untitled c. 19th century
antoniobeato
minneapolisinstituteofart
albumen-print
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albumen-print
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sandstone
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surveyor photography
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urban landscape
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dereliction degradation
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abandoned
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derelict
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carved into stone
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gloomy
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bleak
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italy
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watercolor
This 19th-century photograph, *Untitled*, by Antonio Beato captures a section of a stone wall adorned with intricate hieroglyphs. Beato, a pioneer in travel photography, focused on capturing the architectural marvels of ancient Egypt. The detail of the weathered stone and the faded inscriptions evoke a sense of historical depth and the passage of time. The photograph offers a glimpse into the world of ancient Egyptian culture and serves as a testament to the enduring power of visual documentation.
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