Vue générale du Temple de Kalabcheh (Talmis), prise de la montagne 1850

Maxime Du Camp's 1850 photograph, "Vue générale du Temple de Kalabcheh (Talmis), prise de la montagne", captures the Temple of Kalabsha in its partially ruined state. This calotype photograph, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is part of Du Camp's extensive photographic documentation of Egypt. The image, taken from a high vantage point, showcases the temple's architectural grandeur and the surrounding desert landscape, providing viewers with a glimpse into the ancient world and the effects of time on its monuments. This black and white image is a key example of 19th century photography and its role in archaeological documentation.