Date palms, Karnak

1851–1852

Félix Teynard

Associated Names
Félix Teynard

Artist, French, 1817 - 1892

The image shows a cluster of tall palm trees in the center. The horizon line is low, with faint hills and foliage visible in the background. The image is sepia-toned. The ground has small shrubs and grasses, leading to the tall palm trees with sprawling fronds. More palms and vegetation are visible in the distance, creating a natural composition with an earthy color scheme that emphasizes textures.
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Provenance

(sale, Estim Nation, Paris, December 2020); (Serge Kakou, Paris, France), 2011; NGA purchase, 2023.

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Inscriptions

printed in black ink above image: ÉGYPTE; below image: Imp. Phot. de H de Fonteny et Cie. f. à Paris en 1851, r. St. Nicolas d'Antin, 72. Félix Teynard. Publié par Goupil et Cie. éditeurs, Paris, Londres, Berlin, New-York. KARNAK / Groupe de Dattiers Vu du Point A. / Pl. 43.

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