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Poster Print : Town Of Luxor, c.1870. Creator: Antonio Beato
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Town Of Luxor, c.1870. Creator: Antonio Beato
Town Of Luxor, c.1870
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1870s Ancient Egypt Antonio Beato Archaeological Karnak As Said Egypt Luxor Al Uqsur Egypt Luxor As Said Egypt Luxor Temple Sailboats Sailing Boats Shore Temple Of Luxor Thebes As Said Egypt Waterfront Waterside Mizraim
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exquisite poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the enchanting Town of Luxor, Egypt, as captured by the renowned photographer Antonio Beato in approximately 1870. This captivating image, sourced from Heritage Images, showcases the timeless beauty of this ancient city, with its iconic temples, bustling markets, and the majestic Nile River in the background. Bring the rich history and culture of Luxor into your home or office space, and transport yourself to a world of wonder and adventure with every glance.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 40.4cm (23.4" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph, titled "Town of Luxor, c.1870" by the renowned Italian photographer Antonio Beato, offers a glimpse into the ancient world of Egypt during the 1870s. The black and white albumen print transports us back in time, as we gaze upon the tranquil scene of the Nile River shoreline with its traditional sailboats and the magnificent facade of the Temple of Luxor in the background. Located on the east bank of the Nile, in the ancient city of Thebes, Luxor was a significant religious and administrative center of ancient Egypt, dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. The Temple of Luxor, also known as Ipt Rsyt or the Southern Sanctuary, was built during the New Kingdom and is a stunning example of ancient Egyptian architecture. This photograph, taken during the 19th century, was likely captured by Beato during his extensive travels throughout Egypt, which began in the late 1850s. Beato's work, which includes numerous photographs of Egypt, was influential in introducing the wonders of ancient Egypt to a wider European audience. The image showcases the Temple of Luxor's impressive exterior, with its towering columns and intricate carvings, as well as the bustling activity on the Nile River. The boats, which were a common mode of transportation during this time, add a sense of movement and life to the scene. Today, this photograph is part of the collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), providing a valuable historical record of Egypt's rich cultural heritage. The image continues to captivate and inspire, offering a window into the past and a reminder of the enduring allure of ancient Egypt.
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