Francis Bedford (1815-94)
Monolithic shrine in the Adytum of the Temple of Edfou [Temple of Horus, Edfu] 14 Mar 1862
Albumen print, mounted on card | 28.9 x 23.3 cm (image) | RCIN 2700879
![Monolithic shrine in the Adytum of the Temple of Edfou [Temple of Horus, Edfu]](https://col.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/1/8/363142-1361202680.jpg?itok=LvgAmaTR "Monolithic shrine in the Adytum of the Temple of Edfou [Temple of Horus, Edfu]")
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This photograph shows Bedford’s skill at composition. Perhaps inspired by the tiny shrine which looks like a sentry box, he has created a view of successive rectangular frames, one inside the other. By cropping the edge of the image to focus so closely on the gateway, he makes the final frame the edge of the photograph. The photograph is signed, captioned and dated in the negative, 'F Bedford Edfou'. The number in the Day & Son series is 26.
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
28.9 x 23.3 cm (image)
46.9 x 58.4 cm (mount)
