Kalabscheh, Sculptures De La Façade Postérieure Du Temple; Nubie Possibly 1849 - 1852
maximeducamp
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print, paper, photography
faded colour hue
photo of handprinted image
toned paper
16_19th-century
muted colour palette
ink paper printed
war
possibly oil pastel
paper
photography
chalky texture
egypt
carved into stone
france
watercolour bleed
watercolor
"Kalabscheh, Sculptures De La Façade Postérieure Du Temple; Nubie" is a photograph taken by Maxime Du Camp during his travels in Egypt and Nubia in the mid-19th century. This particular image depicts a close-up of a relief sculpture on the back of a temple in Nubia, featuring two figures with intricate details, a testament to the skill of ancient Egyptian artisans. The photograph captures the play of light and shadow on the weathered stone, revealing the age and majesty of these ancient structures. Du Camp's work is significant as an early example of photographic documentation of archaeological sites, showcasing the power of photography to capture historical and cultural artifacts for future generations.
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