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The Acropolis (Kusr Faron) Lower End of the Valley

Lithograph
1853-1856 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Lithograph depicting a view of the Acropolis of Petra, Jordan. It depicts mountains in the background and buildings carved from the stone in the midground, with the remains of some below. At the front of the image there are figures sitting and standing on steps.

Object details

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Object type
TitleThe Acropolis (Kusr Faron) Lower End of the Valley (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Louis Haghe. Lithograph of the Acropolis, Petra, Jordan. Ink and paper
Physical description
Lithograph depicting a view of the Acropolis of Petra, Jordan. It depicts mountains in the background and buildings carved from the stone in the midground, with the remains of some below. At the front of the image there are figures sitting and standing on steps.
Dimensions
  • Length: 11 1/2in
  • Width: 8in
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Collection
Accession number
E.3978-1918

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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