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Colossi of Memnon, Thebes, Egypt. Early 19th century engraving, 18201820
1820
$750
£571.11
€657.62
CA$1,062.82
A$1,143.21
CHF 610.96
MX$13,475.20
NOK 7,702.84
SEK 7,041.85
DKK 4,913.51
About the Item
'Vue des Deux Colosses. Thebes, Memnonium'
Elephant folio engraving, by Baltard after Dutetre, from 'Description de l'Egypte', published after Napoleon's expedition to colonize Egypt in 1798.
Napoleon included a number of artists in his army, who were instructed to record modern and ancient Egyptian society. The resulting works formed an important historical account of Egypt, with detailed and accurate depictions of monuments, cities and architecture.
435mm by 605mm (platemark) 500mm by 685mm (sheet)
- Creation Year:1820
- Dimensions:Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 26.97 in (68.5 cm)
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- After:FC Cecile (French)
- Period:
- Condition:Blind stamp to top right corner of platemark. A couple of short breaks in the paper at the edges of the sheet. A little discolouration top left corner of the sheet. A couple of small line marks in the image from the time of printing.
- Gallery Location:Melbourne, AU
- Reference Number:Seller: CL34401stDibs: LU1244215550652
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