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Maxime Du Camp — Nécropole de l'Ancienne Lycopolis, Haute-Egypte, plate 12 from the album "Egypte, Nubie, Palestine et Syrie" (1852)
Maxime Du Camp

Nécropole de l'Ancienne Lycopolis, Haute-Egypte, plate 12 from the album "Egypte, Nubie, Palestine et Syrie" (1852)

1849

Documenting rock-cut tombs at the ancient site of Asyut, this photograph reveals Du Camp's interest in Egypt's diverse archaeological heritage beyond the famous monuments. The image captures the relationship between ancient architecture and the natural landscape of the Nile Valley.

Medium
Salted paper print

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Maxime Du Camp, Nécropole de l'Ancienne Lycopolis, Haute-Egypte, plate 12 from the album "Egypte, Nubie, Palestine et Syrie" (1852), 1849

Documenting rock-cut tombs at the ancient site of Asyut, this photograph reveals Du Camp's interest in Egypt's diverse archaeological heritage beyond the famous monuments. The image captures the relationship between ancient architecture and the natural landscape of the Nile Valley.

Medium
Salted paper print
Year
1849
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Monochrome, French, Documentary, 19th Century, Photograph, Egypt, Landscape, Historical, Architecture, Salted Paper Print

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