Edfu-Sculptures and Inscriptions on Oriental Face

1854

John Beasley Greene

Associated Names
John Beasley Greene

Artist, American, active France, 1832 - 1856

The image shows a large stone wall sculpture with intricate carvings and reliefs. The subject appears to be ancient Egyptian figures with distinctive profiles, traditional headdresses, and attire. The sculpture features hieroglyphic inscriptions carved into the stone. The material is stone with a natural brownish-gray tone. The figures and symbols are depicted in a flat, two-dimensional style typical of ancient Egyptian art. The backdrop shows signs of erosion and slight deterioration. The figures are larger than life, towering in size. The composition highlights the grandeur and detailed artistry of ancient Egyptian architecture and iconography.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    salted paper print

  • Credit Line

    Patrons' Permanent Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet (trimmed to image): 23.3 x 29.9 cm (9 3/16 x 11 3/4 in.)
    support: 47.4 x 61.9 cm (18 11/16 x 24 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.36.86


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

David and Mary Robinson, Sausalito, CA; NGA purchase, 1995.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1981

  • Jammes, Bruno. "John B. Greene, an American Calotypist." History of Photography 5:4 (October 1981), p.305-324.

Wikidata ID

Q64155909

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