Colossus Collection (page 6)

The Ramesseum - mausoleum of Pharoah Rameses II, Luxor
The Ramesseum, the mausoleum of Egyptian Pharoah Rameses II, with the fallen statue of Rameses, Thebes (Luxor), Egypt - famed as the part-inspiration for the poem Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley

Nefertari, also known as Nefertari Merytmut. Wife of Ramesse
Nefertari, also known as Nefertari Merytmut. One of the Great Royal Wives (or principal wives) of Ramesses the Great. New Kingdom. Temple of Hathor or Small Temple. Abu Simbel. Egypt

Temple of Ramses II. Young prince. Statue near the feet of t
Egyptian Art. Temple of Ramses II (1290-1224 BC). Young prince. Statue near the feet of the colossi of Ramses II. 19th dynasty. New Kingdom. Abu Simbel. Egypt

Egyptian art. Great Temple of Ramses II. One of the two colossal statues depicting the pharaoh Ramses II (1290-1224 BC) seated with the nemes head and surmounted by the double crown. 19th Dynasty

Temple of Ramses II. Nefertari. Statue near the feet of the
Egyptian Art. Temple of Ramses II (1290-1224 BC). Nefertari. Statue near the feet of the colossi of Ramses II. 19th dynasty. New Kingdom. Abu Simbel. Egypt

Pharaoh Ramses II (1290-1224 BC). Egypt
Pharaoh Ramses II (1290-1224 BC). New Kingdom. Temple of Hathor or Small Temple. Abu Simbel. Egypt

Temple of Ramses III. Great colossal statues of Ramses III deified as Osiris, attached to pillars. New Kingdom. (1550-1069 b.C). Twentieth dynasty. Thebes. Medinet-Habou. Egypt

Colossi of Memnon. Western colossus. Luxor. Egypt
Colossi of Memnon. Stone statues depicting pharaoh Amenhotep III (14th century B.C.) in a seated position. Western colossus. Eighteenth Dynasty. New Kingdom. Luxor. Egypt

Colossi of Memnon. Eastern colossus. Luxor. Egypt
Colossi of Memnon. Stone statues depicting pharaoh Amenhotep III (14th century B.C.) in a seated position. Eastern colossus. Eighteenth Dynasty. New Kingdom. Luxor. Egypt

Colossi of Memnon. Luxor. Egypt
Colossi of Memnon. Stone statues depicting pharaoh Amenhotep III (14th century B.C.) in a seated position. Panoramic view. Eighteenth Dynasty. New Kingdom. Luxor. Egypt

Temple of Luxor. Night view of the colossi of Ramses II in the first pylon of the temple. Egypt

Temple of Luxor. Night view. Egypt

We Gladstone / Colossus
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE Gladstone as The Colossus of Words. Date: 1809 - 1898

Wilhelm Ii / Stafford 1896
WILHELM II depicted as the modern Caesar bestriding the narrow world like a Colossus 1896

Il Colosso di Rodi. Allegory of the British Empire as the Colossus of Rhodes monitoring and controlling the passage of the Bosphorus

HMS Hercules, British battleship
HMS Hercules, British Colossus class battleship. Date: circa 1912

Their Work Endureth 1924
A satire on the English presence in Egypt, featuring Lord Kitchener and the Earl of Cromer as the Colossi of Memnon. 1924

Rameses II Colossus
Colossal statue of RAMESES II ( The Great ), Pharoah of Egypt, with the smaller statue of his wife NEFERTARI between his legs, Karnak, Thebes, (modern day Luxor), Egypt Date: REIGNED 1279 - 1212 BC

Egypt, Abu Simbel, The Greater Temple, Statues line the entrance inside the Temple

Illustration of Colossus of Rhodes

The Great temple of Ramesses II, Abu Simbel, Egypt
The archaeological site of Abu Simbel is composed primarily of two massive rock temples in, these cave temples taken from the side of the mountain from the pharaoh Ramses II in the thirteenth century

Sun Temple of Abu Simbel
Antique illustration of a Sun Temple of Abu Simbel decorated by 20-metre height colossi of Ramses II near Aswan, Egypt

Source Size = 2602 x 1274
Transport of a Colossus, from a Tomb at El Bersheh. Egypt, Engraving 1879

Colossus of Rhodes, Philips Galle, Hadrianus Junius, 1572

The Port of Rhodes (oil on canvas)
XIR226569 The Port of Rhodes (oil on canvas) by Storck, Abraham (1644-1708); Musee Municipal, Macon, France; (add.info.: one of seven wonders of the world; Colosse; Colosse; ); Dutch, out of copyright

Portrait of Giovanni Battista Belzoni (1778-1823) (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF141739 Portrait of Giovanni Battista Belzoni (1778-1823) (litho) (b/w photo) by Fabroni (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: discovered a number of Egyptian sites; ); Italian

Colossus of Memnon, West Bank, Luxor, Egypt, Africa

EGYPT: COLOSSI OF MEMNON. The two seated sandstone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, located at the Theban Necropolis, Egypt. Photograph by Pascal Sebah, c1860-1890

EGYPT: ANTIQUITIES. Head of a colossal Egyptian statue being removed for shipment to the British Museum. Hand-colored lithograph by Giovanni Battista Belzoni, 1822

ANCIENT EGYPT: TRANSPORT. Transporting a colossus. Drawing after a part of the decoration from the walls of a tomb, c1800 B.C

The Leshan Giant Buddha Statue
Carved out of a cliff face it is the largest stone Buddha in the world (71 meters) and the largest pre-modern statue in the world. It was carved between 618-907 AD and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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"Colossus: A Glimpse into Monumental Marvels of the Past" Step back in time and explore the awe-inspiring world of colossi, colossal structures that have captivated human imagination for centuries. From ancient wonders to modern marvels, these monumental creations continue to leave us in awe. One such remarkable creation is the Mappa Mundi, a medieval map dating back to c. 1290. Crafted on vellum, this intricate artwork showcases various landmarks including the Colossus of Rhodes - an iconic statue that once stood tall as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Speaking of Rhodes, Cecil Rhodes envisioned his own version of a colossus with his ambitious plans for British imperialism. The controversial figure's dream was immortalized in "The Rhodes Colossus, " a 1892 artwork by Edward Linley Sambourne depicting him straddling continents like a giant. Moving forward through history, we encounter another kind aboard HMS Vengeance, a British aircraft carrier known for its imposing presence on the seas. This floating behemoth symbolizes military might and technological advancement. But not all colossi are man-made; some are natural wonders like the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor, Egypt. Its grandeur stands testament to ancient Egyptian architectural prowess and pays tribute to Pharaoh Hatshepsut's reign. In America's industrial era emerged yet another type - economic giants who dominated entire industries with their monopolistic practices. Joseph Keppler's 1879 anti-trust cartoon portrays William Henry Vanderbilt, Cyrus W. Field, and Jay Gould as "The Modern Colossus (of Rail) Roads, " highlighting their control over railroads and their negative impact on competition. Taking flight into more contemporary times brings us face-to-face with "The Aerial Colossus.