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Statue of Pharaoh Ramses II in Luxor, Luxor Statue of Ramses III, photograph, Part of Travel Album with 80 Photos of Egypt., negative number: '968', photographer: Zangaki, C. & G., Luxor, c. 1870 - c. 1890, North Africa, pasteboard, paper, albumen print, height 276 mm x width 225 mm, Contrary to what the title on the object states, this is Ramses II, monument, statue, A large weathered stone statue of a standing pharaoh wearing a headdress and a false beard is centered between tall carved stone columns; the figure's arms hang at its sides and its legs and feet rest on a rectangular base, with visible carved details on the torso and kilt. Surrounding the statue are stacked stone blocks and columns with carved reliefs and worn surfaces, and rubble and loose stones at the base. In the lower right corner a seated man wearing a light head covering and layered clothing is partially visible, positioned near the statue's base and leaning against the stone wall. The overall scene has a muted, aged appearance with soft, dusty tones.

Crédit

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Notre référence

LZT26B10_040

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

47.9Mo (10.4Mo) / 31.4cm x 38.2cm / 3704 x 4516 (300dpi)

Mots clés

Statue Pharaoh Ramses II Luxor Luxor Statue Ramses III photograph Part Travel Album 80 Photos Egypt negative number 968 photographer Zangaki C & G c 1870 - c 1890 North Africa pasteboard paper albumen print height 276 mm x width 225 mm Contrary title object states Ramses II monument statue large weathered stone statue standing pharaoh wearing headdress false beard centered tall carved stone columns figure's arms hang sides legs feet rest rectangular base visible details torso kilt Surrounding stacked stone blocks columns carved reliefs worn surfaces rubble loose stones base lower right corner seated man wearing light head covering layered clothing partially visible positioned near statue's base leaning stone wall scene muted aged appearance soft dusty tones