The Pyramids of Dahshoor From the East 1857

"The Pyramids of Dahshoor From the East" is a 1857 photograph by renowned British photographer Francis Frith. The image captures the desolate beauty of the Dahshur pyramids near Cairo, Egypt. The photograph's large scale and intricate detail, characteristic of Frith's work, allows the viewer to appreciate the grandeur of these ancient structures and the vastness of the surrounding desert landscape. Frith's photographs of Egypt, taken during his travels in the mid-19th century, were highly influential in shaping Western perceptions of the country.