Gezelschap poserend op de graftombe van Cyrus II de Grote in Pasargadae c. 1880 - 1895

"Gezelschap poserend op de graftombe van Cyrus II de Grote in Pasargadae," is a photograph by Antoine Sevruguin, a prominent 19th-century photographer, created between 1880 and 1895. This image captures a group of individuals posed in front of the ancient tomb of Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid Empire, located in Pasargadae, Iran. The tomb, a simple yet majestic structure, is depicted with a starkness that emphasizes its historical significance, with a small group of people dwarfed by its scale. The photo's composition and clarity showcase Sevruguin's masterful skill in capturing the essence of ancient architecture and its enduring presence in the landscape. This photograph, likely taken during an archaeological expedition, provides a glimpse into the fascination with ancient Persia prevalent during this era.