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Egyptian Processions and Daily Life, Denon, Napoleon Engraving, 1802

$922.84
£683.74
€770
CA$1,272.60
A$1,347.35
CHF 729.15
MX$16,103.30
NOK 9,088.72
SEK 8,311.31
DKK 5,865.93

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Egyptian Processions and Daily Life, Denon, Napoleon Engraving, 1802 This finely engraved narrative plate depicting Egyptian processions and scenes of daily life originates from Voyage dans la Basse et la Haute Égypte, published in Paris in 1802 by Pierre Didot l’Aîné and illustrated by Dominique Baron Vivant Denon. Created in the immediate aftermath of Napoleon Bonaparte’s Egyptian campaign, Denon’s publication stands among the earliest first-hand visual records of Egypt and proved hugely influential in shaping European Egyptomania and the visual language of nineteenth-century Egypt studies. The composition unfolds as a sequence of frieze-like scenes showing ceremonial processions, ritual gestures, musical accompaniment, carrying of objects and standards, and moments of everyday social activity. Figures are shown walking, gathering, observing, and interacting, with careful attention paid to costume, posture, and the rhythms of collective movement. Rather than isolating individuals, Denon presents activity as communal and continuous, emphasising how social life was structured through shared customs and public action. Denon’s approach is observational rather than theatrical. The figures function as cultural evidence, recorded with restraint and clarity, resulting in a plate that is both visually engaging and historically informative. It represents an early moment in travel imagery where documentation begins to approach ethnographic intent. This plate is especially appealing to collectors interested in Napoleonic travel, early anthropology, and the cultural history of Egypt, while also working beautifully as a graphic, linear artwork in contemporary interiors. Condition: Good, with light age toning and minor marginal spotting; image area clean. Framing tips: Simple black or dark wood frame with generous off-white matting; keep the presentation minimal to preserve the clarity of the scenes. Technique: Engraving Maker: Dominique Baron Vivant Denon (after), Paris, 1802 Keywords: Egypt daily life, processions, ceremonial scenes, social activity, Denon, Napoleon expedition, 1802 engraving, ethnography, French travel, cultural history, Egyptomania -
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.04 in (58.5 cm)Width: 16.34 in (41.5 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Engraved
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Early 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1802
  • Condition:
    Condition: Good, with light age toning and minor marginal spotting; image area clean.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-14182-231stDibs: LU3054348429892

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