Colosses de Memnon à Thèbes (Colossi of Memnon at Thebes)

Wilhelm Hammerschmidt

National Gallery of Art

The image shows two colossal seated statues of pharaohs. The statues are weathered and worn, with some parts missing or eroded. They are made of stone and have a dark, earthy color. The statues depict seated figures facing forward with their hands resting on their knees in a regal pose. In front of the statues, there are smaller human figures, emphasizing the statues' massive size. The setting is arid with flat terrain and hills in the background.