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Grand Approach to the Temple of Philæ, Nubia
Grand Approach to the Temple of Philæ, Nubia
Object number2023.3

Grand Approach to the Temple of Philæ, Nubia

Portfolio/Seriesfrom the publication The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt & Nubia
Date1839/1839
Artist (Scottish, 1796 - 1864)
lithographer (Belgian, 1806 - 1885)
Publisher (British, 1842 - 1849)
CultureBritish, Scottish
MediumChromolithograph, published in 1847
DimensionsImage: 13 1/2 x 20 1/4 in. (34.3 x 51.4 cm)
Sheet: 17 3/4 x 24 1/2 in. (45.1 x 62.2 cm)
Matted: 22 3/8 x 28 1/2 in. (56.8 x 72.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of John Mihaly, class of 1974, in honor of Rachel Kitzinger, Professor Emerita of Greek and Roman Studies
On View
Not on view
Period19th c
Classification(s)
SignedOn recto, printed within image, lower right: David Roberts, R.A. _L. Haghe
InscribedOn recto, printed within image, lower right: [artist name, lithographer name] lith; lower center margin: London, Published by F.G.Moon. 20 Threadneedle St. May 1st 1847; GRAND APPROACH TO THE TEMPLE OF PHILÆ. _ NUBIA . ; printed within image, lower left corner: Grand Approach to the Temple of Philæ _ Nubia
DescriptionA view of the main courtyard of the Temple of Philae with broken columns scattered throughout and the Hypaethral Temple in the background. A group of three men stand in the foreground of the lower left, gesturing with their hands; a group of people are visible in the distance at right overlooking the courtyard.
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