A beautiful antique large albumen print photograph by Antonio Beato (British/Italian, 1835-1906). Architectural site landscape formatted image in the Ancient World, featuring a view of the Pyramid of Khafre and Sphinx from across the Nile during inundation, Egypt, circa 1870s. Mounted to card, unframed. Photo measures approx. 10.25"h x 14.5"l, card approx. 16"h x 19.25"l. Displays trimmed edges and signs of age, including general toning, surface wear, and foxing, as well as some image loss spots and minor creases to the photograph, and some edge wear and corner bumps to the card - see pictures. Signed "A. Beato."
The Collection of Ileana Sonnabend, thence by descent.
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