Vue générale prise à l'angle sud-ouest, Philoe
1850
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1850
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a quiet temple ruin on a small island in the Nile, its columns half-buried in sand. This photo was taken before the temple was moved. It’s one of the last records of the site in its original spot. The soft light makes the stones look almost alive. If you like old ruins, look up subject: france, 19th century for more early photos of forgotten places.
