Zuilengalerij in Luxor by C. & G. Zangaki

Zuilengalerij in Luxor c. 1870 - 1890

C. & G. Zangaki's Profile Picture

C. & G. Zangaki

@cgzangaki

Location

Rijksmuseum
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Artwork details

Medium
photography, gelatin-silver-print
Dimensions
height 220 mm, width 276 mm
Location
Rijksmuseum
Copyright
Rijks Museum: Open Domain

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landscape

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ancient-egyptian-art

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photography

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ancient-mediterranean

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gelatin-silver-print

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cityscape

About this artwork

This photograph, "Zuilengalerij in Luxor," of the column gallery in Luxor, was created by C. & G. Zangaki. The Zangaki brothers were Greek photographers active in Egypt during the late 19th century. Their work coincided with a period of intense European interest in Egypt, during which photography played a crucial role in shaping Western perceptions of the region. Consider this image within the context of colonialism, where the camera became a tool for documentation, but also for constructing narratives. The ruins of Luxor, seen through the Zangakis’ lens, evoke a sense of timeless grandeur, but it also tells a story of a civilization being observed and interpreted by outsiders. Think about the identities of those involved. The Zangaki brothers, as Greeks in Egypt, occupied a unique social position and the Egyptian people, whose land and heritage were the subjects of these photographs. This photograph captures a moment in time, but it also reflects the complex relationships between power, representation, and identity.

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