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Karnak (Thèbes), Palais--Salle hypostyle--Colonnade Centrale--Décoration d'un Fut

Félix Teynard

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a relief carving on a large stone column. The relief depicts human figures in profile wearing ancient Egyptian attire and headwear. Hieroglyphics are carved around and alongside the figures. The material is stone, with a light sandy beige color. The figures are depicted in a formal, stylized manner typical of Egyptian art.

Artwork Details

Date
1853
Medium
salted paper print
Dimensions
2985 × 4479 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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