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Sepia photograph of the ablution fountain, Muhammad ʻAlī Mosque · Cairo, Egypt · 1890s
US $38.00 · or best offer
Description
An original sepia photograph of the ablution fountain in the courtyard of the Muhammad ʻAlī Mosque in Cairo, a building completed in 1848. The image is captioned and numbered in the negative at lower left: No: 11 Fontaine de la Mosquée Mohamet Ali. No photographer's name appears; the plate is tentatively associated with Jean Pascal Sebah.
The photograph measures approximately 21 x 27 cm (8¼ x 10½ in) and is mounted on board of approximately 35 x 43 cm (11 x 17 in).
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Details
| Subject | Ablution fountain, courtyard of the Muhammad ʻAlī Mosque |
| Place | Cairo, Egypt |
| Date | 1890s |
| Photographer | Unsigned; possibly Jean Pascal Sebah |
| Photo Size | Approx. 21 x 27 cm (8¼ x 10½ in) |
| Mount | On board, approx. 35 x 43 cm (11 x 17 in) |
| Inscriptions | Captioned and numbered No: 11 in the negative |
| Reference | eBay item 277772539462 |
Condition
Good for its age, with very minor stains. There is a water stain at the center bottom of the matting, together with some toning and edge tears.
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