Who created "[Constantine, Algeria]"?

[Constantine, Algeria] was created by John Beasley Greene in 1853–54.

When was "[Constantine, Algeria]" created?

This artwork was created 1853–54.

What medium is "[Constantine, Algeria]"?

[Constantine, Algeria] is Salted paper print from paper negative.

Is "[Constantine, Algeria]" in the public domain?

Yes, [Constantine, Algeria] is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

[Constantine, Algeria]

John Beasley Greene

1853–54

Medium

Salted paper print from paper negative

Dimensions

Image: 9 3/16 × 11 13/16 in. (23.4 × 30 cm)

Classification

Photographs

Department

Photographs

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gilman Collection, Museum Purchase, 2005

Accession Number

2005.100.764

Tags

Waterfalls

Art Historical Context

In the mid-19th century, photography emerged as a revolutionary medium, John Beasley Greene ventured into North Africa to capture its dramatic landscapes. This salted paper print from a paper negative, titled *[Constantine, Algeria]* (1853–54), showcases the rugged beauty of Constantine, a city perched atop deep gorges in French-occupied Algeria. The image likely highlights the area's famed waterfalls cascading into chasms, evoking a sense of awe and the sublime that captivated European viewers hungry for exotic vistas. Greene, an American-born photographer based in Paris and a pioneer of cal...

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