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Lower Portion of El-Khasne, Petra

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

Lithograph depicting the lower portion of Al-Khazneh in Petra, Jordan. It shows the damaged columns with decorated capitals featuring foliage design. On the right side of the image the remains of a relief featuring figures is seen on the wall. In front of the wall there are figures standing and sitting.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleLower Portion of El-Khasne, Petra (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Louis Haghe. Lithograph of the temple of Al-Khazneh, Jordan. Ink and paper
Physical description
Lithograph depicting the lower portion of Al-Khazneh in Petra, Jordan. It shows the damaged columns with decorated capitals featuring foliage design. On the right side of the image the remains of a relief featuring figures is seen on the wall. In front of the wall there are figures standing and sitting.
Dimensions
  • Length: 11 1/2in
  • Width: 8in
Taken from departmental record
Collection
Accession number
E.3974-1918

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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