Old Beggar, Upper Egypt
February 21st, 1852
Ernest Benecke
Ernest Benecke (1817−1894) visited Upper Egypt, Nubia and Cairo between January and August 1852, before continuing through Syria, Jerusalem, Lebanon, Athens and Florence. His attention was attracted by street musicians, beggars, slave traders and women from a harem, whom he photographed very simply against a white backdrop to make them stand out. Taken with no artifice or embellishment, these portraits convey a sense of freshness and closeness to their subjects.
Artist: Ernest Benecke |
Title: Old Beggar, Upper Egypt |
Geography: Egypt |
Date: February 21st, 1852 |
Medium: salt print from a paper negative |
Classification: photography |
Dimensions: 21.8 x 16.3 cm |
Inventory number: LAD 2011.145 |
Contact for images: [email protected] |
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