Prisse Davennes Emile 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.)

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"Discovering the Ancient Beauty of Prisse Davennes Emile" Step back in time with a captivating journey through Luxor, Egypt, as we explore the exquisite columns and capitals that have stood the test of time. In this collection from 1928, captured by an unknown creator, we are transported to Ptolemaic capital Edfu, where grandeur meets history. The magnificence continues at Karnak, where towering columns leave us in awe of their sheer size and craftsmanship. As we move on to Thebes and Philae, the Bouquet capital and Ptolemaic-Roman capital respectively steal our breath away with their intricate designs. Zawijet el Metin invites us to marvel at its ancient column while Philae's captivating capital leaves no doubt about its significance in Egyptian history. And let us not forget the stunning pilaster from Amun-Re Temple of Amenophis III at Karnak - a true testament to architectural genius. But it's not just about structures; art comes alive too. Delicate ceiling paintings in Aichesi's tomb transport us into another world while vulture ceiling decorations at Philae remind us of Egypt's rich symbolism. Finally, a detail from Bekenranef's tomb at Sakkara showcases vibrant colors that have managed to withstand centuries. Join us on this mesmerizing journey as we uncover Prisse Davennes Emile’s remarkable documentation of Egypt’s ancient wonders - a treasure trove for all history enthusiasts seeking connection with civilizations long gone.