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The Obelisk of On, (Heliopolis), Egypt by Francis Frith — VisualArtsDB

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The Obelisk of On, (Heliopolis), Egypt

The Obelisk of On, (Heliopolis), Egypt

The Obelisk of On, (Heliopolis), Egypt

1856–1860

Dimensions: 19.8 Centimeters (Measurements) × 15.8 Centimeters (Measurements) × 37.2 Centimeters (Measurements) × 29.2 Centimeters (Measurements)
Genre: Artwork
Museum: J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, CA, US

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