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Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Statues of Memnon at Thebes, during the Inundation

Louis Haghe

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts two large stone statues standing in a body of water. The statues are made of stone, have a rough texture, and feature a human-like head with a distinctive hairstyle on top. They are positioned side by side. In the foreground, several people are standing in the water near the statues, with one person pushing a large object into the water. A few animals are visible on the left side of the image. The background shows a cloudy sky with the sun peeking through the clouds. The overall atmosphere suggests a serene and peaceful scene, possibly during sunrise or sunset. The dominant colors are shades of brown and yellow, giving the image a warm and earthy tone.

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1263 × 856 px
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