Emile Prisse Davennes Collection

Water carrier, 1840-1879. Creator: Emile Prisse D'Avennes
Water carrier, 1840-1879

Column from Luxor, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Column from Luxor, Egypt, (1928). Papyrus composite column with a sand-stone bud capital...from that part of the temple at Luxor built by Amenophis III...1411-1375 B.C. After Prisse D Avennes

Ptolemaic capital, Edfu, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Ptolemaic capital, Edfu, Egypt, (1928). Spreading capital with open blossom of Nymphaea lotus from the Temple of Horus, Edfu. The edifice was begun 237 B.C

Column from Karnak, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Column from Karnak, Egypt, (1928). Papyrus composite column with bud capital...from the " promenoir"..in Karnak...the eastern part of the great Temple of Amun

Bouquet capital, Thebes, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Bouquet capital, Thebes, Egypt, (1928). So-called bouquet capitals (papyrus clusters, lilies, nymphaea) as depicted on wall paintings

Ptolemaic-Roman capital from Philae, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Ptolemaic-Roman capital from Philae, Egypt, (1928). Lily capital from Philae, Ptolemaic or Roman period. After Prisse d Avennes

Capital from Karnak, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Capital from Karnak, Egypt, (1928). Spreading papyrus cluster capital...From the middle aisle of the great columned hall of the great Temple of Amun at Karnak; bears the cartouche of Rameses

Column, Zawijet el Metin, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Column, Zawijet el Metin, Egypt, (1928)....composite column of Nymphaea lotus the capital of which is formed of an open calyx...2400-2300 B.C

Capital from Philae, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Capital from Philae, Egypt, (1928). Palm column from Philae, probably from the time of Augustus (31 B.C. - 14 A.D.) or of Tiberius (14-37 A.D.) After Prisse d Avennes

Pilaster from the Amun-Re Temple of Amenophis III at Karnak, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Pilaster from the Amun-Re Temple of Amenophis III at Karnak, Egypt, (1928). Amenophis III is represented doing homage to the goddess Hathor...1411-1375 B.C

Detail of ceiling painting in the tomb of Aichesi, Thebes, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Detail of ceiling painting in the tomb of Aichesi, Thebes, Egypt, (1928). 1120 B.C. After Prisse D Avennes. Plate XIII, fig 38

Vulture ceiling decorations, Philae, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Vulture ceiling decorations, Philae, Egypt, (1928). 370 B.C. And 3rd Century B.C. The upper condor comes from the ceiling of the portal of the Temple of Isis at Philae

Detail of ceiling painting in the tomb of Bekenranef at Sakkara, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Detail of ceiling painting in the tomb of Bekenranef at Sakkara, Egypt, (1928). End of 8th Century B.C...Bekenranef (Bocchoris) is the only sovereign of the XXIV Dynasty (718-712 B.C.)

Nizamior, regular troops of the Turkish army at Kanka, Egypt, 1848. Artist: Mouilleron
Nizamior, regular troops of the Turkish army at Kanka, Egypt, 1848. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes

Egyptian dancing girls performing the Ghawazi at Rosetta, Egypt, 1848. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes

The Ababda, nomads of the eastern Thebaid Desert, 1848. Artist: Freeman
The Ababda, nomads of the eastern Thebaid Desert, 1848. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes

Kafila with a camel bearing a hodesh, 1848. Artist: Lehnert
Kafila with a camel bearing a hodesh, 1848. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes

A Mahazi and a Soualeh Bedouin, 1848. Artist: Charles Bour
A Mahazi and a Soualeh Bedouin, 1848. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes

Abyssinian priest and warrior, 1848. Artist: Lemoine
Abyssinian priest and warrior, 1848. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes

An Arab sheikh smoking, 1848. Artist: Saint Germain
An Arab sheikh smoking, 1848. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes

Fellah man and woman, 1848. Artist: Mouilleron
Fellah man and woman, 1848. A fellah is a peasant farmer or agricultural labourer in Egypt and the Middle East. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes

Fellah woman and child, 1848. Artist: Charles Bour
Fellah woman and child, 1848. A fellah is a peasant farmer or agricultural labourer in Egypt and the Middle East. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes

Peasant dwellings in Upper Egypt, 1848. Artist: Eugene Leroux
Peasant dwellings in Upper Egypt, 1848. From The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes

Arnaout and Osmanli soldiers in Alexandria, Egypt, 1848. Artist: Mouilleron
Arnaout and Osmanli soldiers in Alexandria, Egypt, 1848. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes, 1848

Abyssinian warriors, 1848. Artist: Eugene Leroux
Abyssinian warriors, 1848. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes, 1848

Fellah, c1825-1875. Artist: Emile Prisse D Avennes
Fellah, c1825-1875. Fellah is a peasant, farmer or agricultural laborer in the Middle East. Found in the collection of the Schuster Gallery

A Boat on the Nile, Luxor, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: Emile Prisse D Avennes
A Boat on the Nile, Luxor, Egypt, 19th century. From the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

House of Beyt El-Tcheleby, 19th century. Artist: Emile Prisse D Avennes
House of Beyt El-Tcheleby, 19th century. Found in the collection of the La Bibliotheque nationale de France, Paris

Bedouin and Camel, 1830. Artist: Emile Prisse D Avennes
Bedouin and Camel, 1830. Found in the collection of the The Victoria and Albert Museum, London

The Sphinx, 19th century. Artist: Emile Prisse D Avennes
The Sphinx, 19th century. Found in the collection of the La Bibliotheque nationale de France, Paris

Khosne Ahmed el-Bordeyny, 19th century. Artist: Emile Prisse D Avennes
Khosne Ahmed el-Bordeyny, 19th century

A Boat on the Nile, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: Emile Prisse D Avennes
A Boat on the Nile, Egypt, 19th century. Private Collection

Veiled Egyptian Woman, mid 19th century. Artist: Emile Prisse D Avennes
Veiled Egyptian Woman, mid 19th century. Found in the Searight Collection, Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Egypt, Map of Philae Island and temples, engraving from Atlas by Emile Prisse d Avennes, 1878
Egypt, 19th century. Map of the Island of Philae and its temples. Engraving from the Atlas by Emile Prisse d Avennes (1807-1879), 1878

Arrival of Asiatic family in Egypt from Atlas of Egyptian Art by Emile Prisse d Avennes
Emile Prisse d Avennes (1807-1879), Atlas of Egyptian Art, 1868-1877. Arrival of an Asiatic family in Egypt. Drawing from a fresco at Beni Hasan, Dynasty XII

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Emile Prisse Davennes was a French Egyptologist and architect who dedicated his life to documenting the rich cultural heritage of Egypt. In 1928, a column from Luxor, Egypt caught the attention of an unknown creator, leading to an intriguing discovery. One of Emile's notable findings was the exquisite detail in the main hall of El Bordeyny Mosque in Cairo. The intricate carvings showcased men in prayer, reflecting the devotion and spirituality embedded within Islamic architecture. Delving further into Cairo's architectural wonders, Emile explored the Mosque of Ibn Tulum. Inside its Maqsurah, he marveled at its grandeur dating back to the 9th century. This sacred space held stories untold and whispered secrets from centuries past. Captivated by history's embrace, Emile ventured towards Sultan Qalaum's tomb. Engraved Arabic art adorned this 14th-century monument in Cairo, revealing tales etched within every stroke. It stood as a testament to time and honored those who came before us. In his quest for knowledge, Emile found himself immersed in Al-Azhar Mosque's main courtyard. Dating back to the 10th century, it emanated tranquility amidst bustling city life—a sanctuary where worshippers sought solace and enlightenment. The journey continued with another glimpse into El Bordeyny Mosque's main hall—the epitome of architectural brilliance from the 17th century. Its beauty transcended time as each corner whispered stories that only keen observers could decipher. Emile couldn't resist exploring more mosques; thus he encountered Mohammed-ben-Qalaum mosque’s mihrab—an artistic masterpiece crafted during the same era as Sultan Qalaum’s tomb—showcasing meticulous details that left him awestruck. Not limited to mosques alone, Emile also discovered ancient relics beyond Cairo's borders. A Ptolemaic capital captured his attention in Edfu, Egypt.