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Maxime Du Camp — Ibsamboul, Sculptures de l'Entrée du Spéos de Phrè, Nubie, plate 105 from the album "Egypte, Nubie, Palestine et Syrie" (1852)
Maxime Du Camp

Ibsamboul, Sculptures de l'Entrée du Spéos de Phrè, Nubie, plate 105 from the album "Egypte, Nubie, Palestine et Syrie" (1852)

1849

Focusing on the monumental entrance sculptures of Abu Simbel, this photograph demonstrates Du Camp's eye for architectural detail and his pioneering role in archaeological photography. The salted paper process lends a warm tonality that emphasizes the weathered texture of the ancient stone carvings.

Medium
Salted paper print

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Maxime Du Camp, Ibsamboul, Sculptures de l'Entrée du Spéos de Phrè, Nubie, plate 105 from the album "Egypte, Nubie, Palestine et Syrie" (1852), 1849

Focusing on the monumental entrance sculptures of Abu Simbel, this photograph demonstrates Du Camp's eye for architectural detail and his pioneering role in archaeological photography. The salted paper process lends a warm tonality that emphasizes the weathered texture of the ancient stone carvings.

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

Related themes

Nineteenth Century, Monochrome, French, Sculptures, Documentary, Photograph, Egypt, Historical, Architecture, Salted Paper Print

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