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Medinet-Habou, Peristyle du Palais de Ramses-Meiamoun;Thebes
Medinet-Habou, Peristyle du Palais de Ramses-Meiamoun; Thebes, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 50 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)
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1852 Ancient Site Broken Camp Maxime Du Du Camp Maxime Egypte Nubie Palestine Et Syrie And Fa And Xe7 Karnak As Said Egypt Luxor Al Uqsur Egypt Luxor As Said Egypt Maxime Du Camp Medinet Habu Medinet Habu As Said Egypt Medinet Hobou Middle Eastern Mortuary Temple Necropolis New Kingdom Peristyle Rameses Iii Ramesses Iii Ramses Iii Ramses Meiamoun Salted Paper Print Temple Of Ramses Iii Theban Necropolis Thebes As Said Egypt Upper Egypt Egypt Africa Usermaatre Meryamun Ramesses Iii Walls Ancient Egyptian Mizraim
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Medinet-Habou, Peristyle du Palais de Ramses-Meiamoun; Thebes - A Glimpse into Ancient Egyptian Majesty
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. This print takes us back to the 19th century, capturing the essence of ancient Egypt. Maxime du Camp's lens transports us to Medinet-Habou, where we find ourselves standing in awe before the grandeur of the Peristyle du Palais de Ramses-Meiamoun. The image showcases a broken yet majestic building exterior adorned with towering pillars that once stood as a testament to the architectural prowess of this ancient civilization. As we gaze upon these remnants of a bygone era, our minds wander through time and space, imagining life within these walls during Egypt's New Kingdom. The photographer's choice to present this scene in black and white adds an air of mystery and reverence to the composition. It allows us to focus on intricate details such as the weathered facade and intricately carved columns that have witnessed centuries pass by. As we delve deeper into this photograph, it becomes evident that Medinet-Habou was not merely a palace but also served as a mortuary temple within a vast necropolis. This sacred site held great religious significance for Egyptians who sought solace in their beliefs surrounding death and afterlife. Du Camp's salted paper print captures not only an architectural marvel but also serves as an artistic representation of heritage art from France. Through his lens, he immortalizes Medinet-Habou as both an archaeological treasure and a symbol of cultural exchange between nations. This remarkable piece from Maxime du Camp invites viewers to explore history through photography—a visual gateway connecting past civilizations with our contemporary world at The Art Institute Chicago.
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