Sphinx of Giza, Antique Egypt Engraving by Norden Tuscher, 1755

The two engravings displayed side by side depict monumental structures from ancient Egypt and are dated to the late 18th century. They are both examples of European interest in documenting and exploring Egyptian antiquities during the period of early exploration and fascination with the ancient world. ### Image 1: Profile View of the Remains of the Sphinx near the Pyramids of Egypt - Subject: The Sphinx, one of Egypt's most iconic monuments, is shown with its body largely buried in sand, as it was during this period before modern excavations. The figures atop and around the Sphinx provide scale and show the magnitude of the monument. The image also captures European explorers and researchers measuring the Sphinx, emphasizing the curiosity and study of ancient civilizations. - Age: This engraving likely dates from the late 18th century, during a time when European expeditions to Egypt were becoming more common, particularly following Napoleon's campaign in the late 1790s, which sparked Egyptomania across Europe. - Maker: The engraving is credited to Denon and Lege, both of whom were active artists and engravers during this time. Dominique Vivant Denon...

Antique Chromolithograph of Egypt with the Sphinx and Pyramids, circa 1890 This evocative chromolithograph, titled “Ägypten” (Egypt), was printed around 1890 and presents a timeless...

This original print is titled "THE PYRAMIDS OF EGYPT." It depicts the famous Giza pyramid complex, with the three pyramids standing prominently in the background. In the foreground...

1805 Handcolored Engraving of Egyptian Monuments from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder" Description: This remarkable handcolored engraving from 1802 depicts two iconic views of an...

Sphinx of Giza is a modern artwork realized d'apres Karl Werner  Mixed colored cromolithograph.  The artwork is after the watercolors realized by the artist during a trip to Egypt ...

Sphinx - Ancient Roman Art, from the series "Antiquities of Herculaneum", is an original etching on paper realized by Anonymous Artist in the 18th ce...

This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "The Great Sphinx, Pyramids of Gizeh" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, publ...

Sphinxes from Ancient Rome, from the Series "Antiquities of Herculaneum Exposed", original etching from the end of the 18th Century, made by Various Old Masters. In very good condition, except for some stains along the margins. In this artwork are represented two sphinxes on the sides and a face in the center. On the lower center of the margin, the typical unit of measurement is shown: Palmo Napolitano and Palmo Romano. On the back, printed writings certainly derived from. Signed on the right and the left lower margins: G.M and Secondo de Angely...