Who created "[Island of Philae]"?

[Island of Philae] was created by John Beasley Greene in 1853–54.

When was "[Island of Philae]" created?

This artwork was created 1853–54.

What medium is "[Island of Philae]"?

[Island of Philae] is Salted paper print from paper negative.

Is "[Island of Philae]" in the public domain?

Yes, [Island of Philae] is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

[Island of Philae]

John Beasley Greene

1853–54

Medium

Salted paper print from paper negative

Dimensions

9 x 11 3/4

Classification

Photographs

Department

Photographs

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gilman Collection, Museum Purchase, 2005

Accession Number

2005.100.760

Art Historical Context

Nestled in the Nile River, the Island of Philae was a sacred site in ancient Egypt, home to grand temples dedicated to the goddess Isis. Captured in this 1853–54 paper print by John Be Greene, the photograph evokes the mystery and majesty of these ruins during a time when European explorers were racing to document Egypt's ancient wonders amid growing archaeological fervor. Greene, an American-born archae and pioneering photographer who worked extensively in Egypt before his early death at 23, brought a keen eye to these monuments, blending scientific precision with artistic sensitivity. Print...

[Island of Philae]

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