About this artwork

Francis Frith was able to create images of the ancient grandeur of Egypt by focussing on the exquisitely rendered ruin or the archaeological site. He was catering for a fast-growing tourist market of educated Europeans who wanted to experience the eternal pyramids, jealously guarded by the silent sphinxes.

Updated before 2020

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Francis Frith

Francis Frith