Séboûah, Temple, Colosse et Sphinx de la Partie Gauche de l'Avenue 1851 - 1852

Félix Teynard's 1851-52 photograph, *Séboûah, Temple, Colosse et Sphinx de la Partie Gauche de l'Avenue*, captures the grandeur of ancient Egyptian architecture. The image depicts a colossal statue of a pharaoh, likely Ramses II, standing in the desert near a reclining sphinx. The photo's stark composition emphasizes the scale of the ruins, creating a sense of both timelessness and desolation. Teynard's work is a testament to the enduring power of photography to document history and inspire awe.