[Egypt] 1842 - 1844

This calotype photograph, “[Egypt]” was taken by Joseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey between 1842 and 1844. This image, depicting a landscape with palm trees and a body of water, is a testament to Prangey's exploration of photography as a medium for capturing architectural and landscape details. It exemplifies his interest in the aesthetics of the Middle East and the photographic techniques of the time. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City currently houses this historical calotype, a unique example of early photographic documentation.