Francis Bedford (1815-94)
Interior of the Mosque of Sultan Hassan [Cairo] 24 Mar 1862
RCIN 2700906
The Mosque of Sultan Hassan, built between 1356 and 1363, is one of the finest examples of early Mamluk architecture in the city. The photograph shows a fountain which would be used for washing the hands, face and feet before prayers.
Acquired by the Prince of Wales, 1862