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Francis Bedford (1815-94)
Tombs of the Memlooks at Cairo [Mausoleum and Khanqah of Emir Qawsun] 25 Mar 1862
Albumen print, mounted on card | 24.1 x 29.0 cm (image) | RCIN 2700911
![Tombs of the Memlooks at Cairo [Mausoleum and Khanqah of Emir Qawsun]](https://www.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/6/8/335753-1351701915.jpg?itok=acX2kWZF "Tombs of the Memlooks at Cairo [Mausoleum and Khanqah of Emir Qawsun]")
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Once the royal party returned to Cairo, Francis Bedford spent some time photographing the sites alone while the Prince undertook a separate programme of events. Bedford visited a number of fine examples of Islamic architecture. Emir Qawsun was one of the most powerful emirs during the 14th century. His tomb and khanqah (a large hall for gatherings for prayer and meditation) were built in 1335-6. The photograph is signed, captioned and dated in the negative, 'F Bedford Cairo'. The number in the Day & Son series is 9.
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
24.1 x 29.0 cm (image)
46.9 x 58.4 cm (mount)
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Featured in
ExhibitionCairo to Constantinople: Early Photographs of the Middle East : The Queen's Gallery, Buckingham Palace
In 1862 photographer Francis Bedford accompanied the heir to the throne on a journey around the Middle East
