34081 . In Cairo, Sphinx and Pyramids
(Exposition universelle, Paris)
Medium
glass lantern slide
Measurements
4.4 × 10.3 cm (image) 4.4 × 10.7 cm (support)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Dr Robert Wilson Collection. Gift of Dr Robert Wilson, 2014
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Colombo, Ceylon
Inscription
inscribed in negative u.c.r..: EN CAIRE
inscribed in negative l.c.l.: Sphinx et Pyramides
inscribed in negative l.c.r.: 34081
Accession Number
2014.1857
Department
International Photography
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