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Although beautiful and interesting to look at, Egyptian paintings and art in general were functional. Every piece has a purpose, whether it was a home for a spirit or a god, or provided protection to a wearer or a tomb. Shop a collection of Egyptian artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Abu Simbel Hypostyle Hall Egyptian Painting on Papyrus
Located in Savannah, GA
A painting on papyrus of the Hypostyle Hall at Abu Simbel leading to the inner temple as it was
Category
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Egyptian Paintings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
1996 Egyptian Sphinx on Papyrus Original Signed Painting by Monsef Labib
Located in Chattanooga, TN
emblematic window into Egypt’s mythic legacy. The work is hand-signed and dated “1996” by Labib, a marker of
Category
1990s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Ancient Egyptian Painted Papyrus Fragment
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The fragment is divided in two parts, with a winged sun disc surmounting the deceased to the right. He wears a white tunic with red stripes on the sleeve, and a bag wig, held with a...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Egyptian Paintings
Materials
Parchment Paper
Egyptian Framed Painting of People Serving a Pharaoh
Located in Queens, NY
Egyptian (Mid-Century) print of people serving a pharaoh with hieroglyphs and vases with tops
Category
Mid-20th Century African Moorish Paintings
Materials
Gold
Oil Painting by Unknown Artist Egyptian Rider
Located in Vienna, AT
Oil painting by unknown artist signed from the 1970s
Good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
David Roberts of the RA in England, Egypt Lithographs Mounted, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of David Roberts Egyptian scenes. Mounted in frame 29 x 3 both. One of them is Karnak
Category
Vintage 1950s European Egyptian Paintings
Materials
Paint
