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Egypt Desert Panoramas Ruins – Denon, Voyage en Égypte, Copper Engravings 1802

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Egypt Desert Panoramas Ruins – Denon, Voyage en Égypte, Copper Engravings 1802 This atmospheric group of panoramic desert views and ruin studies forms part of the celebrated work Voyage dans la Basse et la Haute Égypte, published in Paris in 1802 by Didot and authored and illustrated by Dominique Baron Vivant Denon. These copper engravings originate from the French first edition of Denon’s monumental publication, produced directly in the aftermath of Napoleon Bonaparte’s Egyptian campaign. Note: The prints are offered unframed, enabling custom framing to personal or interior preferences. Invited personally by Bonaparte, Denon accompanied the expeditionary corps to Egypt in 1798 and spent approximately thirteen months traveling through Lower and Upper Egypt. During this period, he focused intently on recording ancient monuments, desert landscapes, and urban views, working rapidly under often difficult conditions. The present plates reflect that firsthand engagement, presenting wide, horizontal panoramas of arid terrain, isolated rock formations, ruined temples, tomb façades, and distant settlements embedded within vast desert plains. Unlike later Romanticized visions of Egypt, Denon’s imagery is direct, observational, and analytical. The emphasis lies on topography, architectural remains, and spatial relationships rather than dramatic narrative. Human figures, when present, are reduced to small staffage elements, serving primarily to convey scale. The engravings balance scientific documentation with refined pictorial composition, a quality that made the Voyage an immediate success and a cornerstone of European Egyptomania. Denon’s publication is widely regarded as the first major scholarly and visual achievement of the French expedition and directly inspired the far larger Description de l’Égypte. As noted by Henze, it represents “the first important fruit of the Egyptian expedition, distinguished by a vivid—indeed brilliant—presentation.” The drawings were engraved on copper by leading French engravers of the period, including Le Gouaz, Réville, Perrier, Dufrène, and Berthault, resulting in crisp impressions with fine linear detail and subtle tonal gradation. As a decorative ensemble, these panoramic plates are particularly effective when displayed together, unified by format, subject matter, and restrained graphic language. They appeal to collectors of early Egyptology, Napoleonic history, and Grand Tour–era travel imagery, as well as to interior designers seeking intellectually grounded, quietly dramatic wall art. Condition report: Good antique condition overall. Some browning and spotting consistent with early 19th-century laid paper. A few sheets show short edge tears, minor marginal flaws, or small backed areas. Plate marks visible. Sheets remain sound and well-presentable. Framing tips: These elongated panoramas benefit from wide ivory or light parchment-colored mats that emphasize their horizontal format. Dark walnut, ebonized wood, or muted gilt frames complement both the scholarly character and the desert subject matter. Works well as a linear series or a structured grid installation. Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Dominique Baron Vivant Denon, Paris, 1802
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.04 in (58.5 cm)Width: 16.34 in (41.5 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Engraved
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Early 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1802
  • Condition:
    Good antique condition overall. Some browning and spotting consistent with early 19th-century laid paper. A few sheets show short edge tears, minor marginal flaws, or small backed areas. Plate marks visible. Sheets remain sound and well-presentable.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-14182-4, BG-14182-14, BG-14182-151stDibs: LU3054348370602

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