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Fragment of a once splendid cornice, Syria. Temple of Bacchus at Baalbek

Mischa KOGAN
Fragment of a once splendid cornice, Syria. Temple of Bacchus at Baalbek
 (1920s-1930s)

Medium
gelatin silver photograph

Measurements
24.0 × 31.0 cm (image)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased from Admission Funds, 1987

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Inscription
typed and printed in ink on accompanying paper label: FRAGMENT OF A ONCE SPLENDID CORNICE / Fallen section of cornice in the Temple of Bachus at / Baalbek, from which some idea may be gained of the / commanding beauty of the decorative art of the ancient / builder. / SYRIA.

Accession Number
PH64-1987

Department
Australian Photography

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