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Maxime Du Camp — Palais de Karnak, Sculptures Extérieures du Sanctuaire de Granit; Thèbes, plate 40 from the album "Egypte, Nubie, Palestine et Syrie" (1852)
Maxime Du Camp

Palais de Karnak, Sculptures Extérieures du Sanctuaire de Granit; Thèbes, plate 40 from the album "Egypte, Nubie, Palestine et Syrie" (1852)

1849

Focusing on the exterior relief sculptures of Karnak's granite sanctuary, this detailed study exemplifies photography's new role in preserving ancient artistic heritage.

Medium
Salted paper print

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