The image shows the Colossi of Memnon, two massive seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, made of light-colored sandstone. The statues are eroded but retain faint details like hieroglyphs. People nearby appear small in comparison, highlighting the statues' grandiosity. The statues are in an open area with barren hills in the background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1858
- Medium
- albumen silver print
- Dimensions
- 4832 × 3776 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original