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Francis Bedford (1815-94)
General view of Medeenet Abou [Medinet Habu, Thebes] 18 Mar 1862
Albumen print, mounted on card | 22.0 x 28.6 cm (image) | RCIN 2700896
![General view of Medeenet Abou [Medinet Habu, Thebes]](https://col.rct.uk/sites/default/files/styles/rctr-scale-1300-500/public/collection-online/b/b/335740-1351701852.jpg?itok=22x14SKc "General view of Medeenet Abou [Medinet Habu, Thebes]")
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Thebes, on the west bank of the Nile, was a vast mortuary site for the rulers of the New Kingdom, 1550-1069 BC. Alongside the Valley of the Kings and Queens were several mortuary temples. One of the best preserved is the temple for Ramesses III at Medinet Habu. The photograph is signed, captioned and dated in the negative, 'F Bedford Medeenet Abou'. The number in the Day & Son series is 40.
Provenance
Acquired by the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII), 1862
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Albumen print, mounted on card
Measurements
22.0 x 28.6 cm (image)
46.9 x 58.4 cm (mount)
