Promenoir de Thoutmès III - Dernières galeries du Palais de Karnac (Thèbes) 1849 - 1850

Maxime Du Camp's "Promenoir de Thoutmès III - Dernières galeries du Palais de Karnac (Thèbes)" is a salt print photograph depicting the ruins of the ancient Egyptian Temple of Karnak in Thebes. Created between 1849 and 1850, this photograph captures the monumental scale of the temple complex, showcasing its grandeur and the passage of time. The image reveals a series of massive stone blocks, some standing upright, others collapsed, forming a testament to the temple's once imposing presence. Du Camp's work is a remarkable example of early photography that documented the architectural wonders of the ancient world. This image, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, offers a glimpse into the past and the enduring legacy of ancient Egyptian civilization.