Colosses de Memnon (Thebes) 1911

Pierre Roche's 1911 print "Colosses de Memnon (Thebes)" depicts two colossal statues silhouetted against a dramatic sunset. The artist, known for his use of expressive line and simplified forms, captures the imposing presence of these ancient Egyptian monuments. The stark landscape and the vastness of the sky contribute to the sense of awe and mystery evoked by these colossal figures. The print's subdued palette and textured surface further enhance the sense of age and grandeur inherent in the subject matter.