Westernmost Collosus of the Temple of Re, Abu Simbel
Romanticism
1849
23.0 x 17.0 cm
Maxime Du Camp (1893 – 1894)
Maxime Du Camp (1822-1894) was a French writer & pioneering photographer of Realism. Known for travel books illustrated with early photos, documenting Egypt & Parisian life. Close friend of Flaubert. Explore his literary studies & social commentary.
About this artwork
- Title: Westernmost Collosus of the Temple of Re, Abu Simbel
- Artist: Maxime Du Camp
- Year: 1849
- Original dimensions: 23.0 x 17.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Movement: Romanticism
- Corpus context: divine kingship , monumental scale & power
- Keywords: egyptian head artwork , ancient egyptian art , egyptian mythology
- Perceived brightness: balanced