Kom Ombo
1858
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1858
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a temple at Kom Ombo, with parts of it buried in sand. The artist, Francis Frith, was inspired by another artist's drawings when choosing monuments to photograph. He wanted to show the accuracy of his depiction, rather than create an emotional impact. Frith's photos are notable for their attention to detail. You can learn more about photographic techniques like this by looking at the work of artist: Francis Frith (British, 1822–1898).
