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"The Sphinx at Midnight", by Frank Dillon, in the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1862. Creator: Mason Jackson. "The Sphinx at Midnight", by Frank Dillon, in the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1862. Creator: Mason Jackson
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"The Sphinx at Midnight", by Frank Dillon, in the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1862. Creator: Mason Jackson. "The Sphinx at Midnight", by Frank Dillon, in the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1862. Creator: Mason Jackson
"The Sphinx at Midnight", by Frank Dillon, in the exhibition of the Royal Academy, 1862. Engraving of a painting. It was a happy thought, as well as a bold one, to paint the Sphinx at midnight, in the ever- luminous grey of the starlit desert, and with only, for contrast, a few ruddy reflections from the fire which the Arab wanderers or Cairene wayfarers have lit at its side...there seems to us to be a peculiar propriety in representing this mysterious and much more ancient monument as seen under the eternal stars on one of the million nights of its solitary existence...The great Sphinx of Mr. Dillon's excellently conceived and painted picture stands not very far from the "second" pyramid, which is seen looming in our Engraving; and it is, as Pliny said, cut in the rock, with the exception of the back, which is cased with stone, where the rock was defective, and the forelegs, which are also of hewn stone...It is known to the Arabs by the name of Aboolhol, "the father of terror". From "Illustrated London News", 1862
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a captivating masterpiece by Frank Dillon, graced the hallowed halls of the Royal Academy in 1862, leaving an indelible mark on the art world. Created by the skilled hand of engraver Mason Jackson, this exquisite print immortalizes Dillon's enchanting painting, transporting viewers to the heart of the ancient Egyptian desert under the cover of night. The Sphinx, that enigmatic guardian of the sands, takes center stage in this nocturnal tableau. Bathed in the ethereal glow of starlight, the monument stands in stark contrast to the few ruddy reflections cast by the fires of Arab wanderers and Cairene wayfarers. The painting's composition is a brilliant stroke of artistic ingenuity, as the Sphinx, with its enigmatic expression, seems to gaze upon the vast expanse of the desert solitude, a testament to its timeless existence. The Sphinx, as depicted in Dillon's painting, is located near the second pyramid, a fact attested by Pliny. The monument, with its iconic body carved from the rock and its forelegs and back clad in hewn stone, looms large in the engraving. Known to the Arabs as Aboolhol, the father of terror, the Sphinx continues to captivate and inspire awe, standing as a testament to the rich history and mystery of ancient Egypt. This print, with its intricate details and evocative atmosphere, offers a glimpse into the past, inviting viewers to ponder the secrets of the desert and the enigma of the Sphinx. The marriage of Dillon's vision and Jackson's skillful execution creates an enduring work of art that continues to captivate and inspire generations.
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