Palais de Karnak, Thebes, from Égypte, Nubie, Palestine et Syrie
- Title:
- Palais de Karnak, Thebes, from Égypte, Nubie, Palestine et Syrie
- Collection:
- Introduction to Photography Collections at Cornell
- Set:
- History of photography
- Creator:
- Du Camp, Maxime
- Creation Date:
- 1852
- ID Number:
- TR 4505.002_get permission from lender
- File Name:
- TR 4505.002_get permission from lender.jpg
- Work Type:
- Photograph
- Materials/Techniques:
- salted paper prints
- Subject:
- Science
geography
archaeology
Thebes
Egypt - Measurement:
- 31.1 x 44.1 (centimeters, height x width)
- Description:
- View of Karnak, an ancient Egyptian ruin, from across a short expanse of desert plants. On the left is an obelisk amidst rubble and brick. As the building progresses to the right, it seems more in tact, with complete stone walls and pillar bases. The sky above is clear and bright.
- Notes:
- Matted salted paper print.
- Cite As:
- Maxime Du Camp (French, 1822–1894), Palais de Karnak, Thebes, 1852. Salted paper print, image/sheet: 31.1 x 44.1 cm. From the collection of Jonathan Stein, Class of 1966, TR 4505.002.
- Repository:
- Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art
- Format:
- Image
- Rights:
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