El-Kab (Éléthya), Architecture Hypogéenne - Tombeau de Phapé - Sculptures Pientes 1851 - 1852

Félix Teynard's 1851-52 photograph, "El-Kab (Éléthya), Architecture Hypogéenne - Tombeau de Phapé - Sculptures Pientes," captures a detailed scene of ancient Egyptian relief carvings depicting a procession of figures pulling a large object. The photograph, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a glimpse into the art and culture of ancient Egypt, showcasing the skilled craftsmanship of the original sculptures and the artistic techniques employed by Teynard to document them. The image provides a valuable historical record and a fascinating insight into the world of ancient Egyptian tomb decoration.