Women Preparing Food, Tomb of Djari 2060 BC
ninadegarisdavies
themetropolitanmuseumofart
tempera, painting, watercolor
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portrait
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food
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water colours
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narrative-art
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tempera
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painting
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egyptian-art
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figuration
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watercolor
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egypt
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ancient
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genre-painting
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trompe-l'oeil
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watercolor
This ancient Egyptian tomb painting, created in 2060 BC, depicts the daily life of a wealthy family. The scene shows women preparing food, a crucial task in ancient Egyptian society. The meticulous detail and the vibrant colors used in this work highlight the importance of sustenance and domesticity in ancient Egyptian culture. This particular scene was copied from the original by Nina de Garis Davies, a renowned Egyptologist, in the early 20th century. Today, it is a valuable resource for understanding ancient Egyptian life and can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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