Celebrating 15!
Loading

Falling Rocks, Temple of Karnak, Thebes, Egypt. (Verso)

B. L. Singley

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

The composition features a horizontally oriented rectangular surface with softly rounded corners, centrally positioned against a plain, lighter background. The primary visual emphasis falls upon a small, dark alphanumeric inscription situated in the upper right quadrant. The color palette is largely monochromatic, dominated by a uniform light beige or tan hue for the central object, set against an off-white border. A subtle, darker brown tone is used for the inscription, and a faint, muted brown stain is visible near the right edge.The lighting is even and diffused, gently illuminating the surface without creating strong highlights or deep recesses. Soft, undefined shadows subtly delineate the edges of the rectangular form, suggesting its slight elevation from the background. The defining lines are the smooth, curved contours of the object's corners and edges, complemented by the precise, fine lines of the alphanumeric characters. The surface of the central object exhibits a fine, consistent matte texture, characteristic of paper or card stock, which contrasts with the smoother appearance of the surrounding background.

Show lessRead more
  • Title: Falling Rocks, Temple of Karnak, Thebes, Egypt. (Verso)
  • Creator: B. L. Singley
  • Date Created: 1899
  • Type: Stereograph
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Albumen silver print
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 84.XC.873.8782
  • Culture: American
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
  • Creator Display Name: B. L. Singley (American, 1864 - 1938)
  • Classification: Photographs (Visual Works)
The J. Paul Getty Museum
This text is generated by AI and may be inaccurate. More info about Google AI Policy.

Additional Items

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

Interested in Fashion?

Get updates with your personalized Culture Weekly

You are all set!

Your first Culture Weekly will arrive this week.

Home
Discover
Play
Nearby
Favorites