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Maxime Du Camp — Palais de Karnak, Sculptures Extérieures du Sanctuaire de Granit; Thèbes, plate 42 from the album "Egypte, Nubie, Palestine et Syrie" (1852)
Maxime Du Camp

Palais de Karnak, Sculptures Extérieures du Sanctuaire de Granit; Thèbes, plate 42 from the album "Egypte, Nubie, Palestine et Syrie" (1852)

1849

Capturing the intricate reliefs on Karnak's granite sanctuary, this photograph showcases the precision possible with early photographic processes despite their technical limitations. Du Camp's documentation provides invaluable records of monuments that continue to deteriorate over time.

Medium
Salted paper print

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