Médînet-Abou (Thèbes), Constructions Postérieures - Fragment de Sculptures Sur la Face Nord-Est 1851 - 1852

This photograph, "Médînet-Abou (Thèbes), Constructions Postérieures - Fragment de Sculptures Sur la Face Nord-Est," was taken by French photographer Félix Teynard in 1851-52, during the 19th-century's fascination with the ancient world. It captures a fragment of relief sculptures on a wall in the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes, now known as Luxor. The image showcases the intricate hieroglyphs and figures carved into the stone, providing a glimpse into the complex narratives and religious symbolism of ancient Egyptian art. The detailed depiction of figures, animals, and objects offers a window into the daily life and rituals of the ancient Egyptians, highlighting their artistic mastery and enduring cultural legacy. This photograph, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, represents an important piece of photographic documentation of ancient Egyptian monuments.