Francis Bedford (1815-94)
Chapel of Horus on the north side of the Great Court of the Temple of Isis [Philae] 13 Mar 1862
Albumen print, mounted on card | 24.0 x 29.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2700872
![Chapel of Horus on the north side of the Great Court of the Temple of Isis [Philae]](https://col.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/c/e/335725-1351701780.jpg?itok=L3m4MsPQ "Chapel of Horus on the north side of the Great Court of the Temple of Isis [Philae]")
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The Temple of Isis and the surrounding structures were built during the late Ptolemaic and early Roman periods (Egypt became part of the Roman Empire in 30 BC). The photograph is signed, captioned and dated in the negative, 'F Bedford Philae'. The number in the Day & Son series is 19.
Provenance
Acquired by the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII), 1862
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print, mounted on card
Measurements
24.0 x 29.4 cm (image)
46.9 x 58.4 cm (mount)
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