Vue des deux colosses de l'Aménophéum, à Thèbes 1849 - 1850

"Vue des deux colosses de l'Aménophéum, à Thèbes," is a photograph by Maxime Du Camp, taken during his travels in Egypt in 1849-1850. This albumen print, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, showcases the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III near Thebes. The photograph captures the grandeur of the ancient Egyptian civilization, emphasizing the scale of the statues against the vast desert landscape. Du Camp's work was significant in popularizing photography as a tool for documenting historical sites and cultures. His images provided a window into the past, making ancient civilizations accessible to a broader audience.