The Colossi of Memnon
Bedford, Francis, 1816-1894
A view of a pair of colossal statues depicting Amenhotep III which flank the entrance to the ruins of the Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III at the Theban Necropolis looking north. Inscriptions in Greek and Latin associate these statues with the mythological king Memnon, giving them their common name. A group of people in Egyptian dress are gathered around the base of the statues.
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P_300000455181_P018
System of Record ID
300000455181
Title
The Colossi of Memnon
Alternative Title
Plate 9: The Colossi of Memnon
Date Created
March 17, 1862
Date Issued or Published
1862 – 1869
Description
A view of a pair of colossal statues depicting Amenhotep III which flank the entrance to the ruins of the Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III at the Theban Necropolis looking north. Inscriptions in Greek and Latin associate these statues with the mythological king Memnon, giving them their common name. A group of people in Egyptian dress are gathered around the base of the statues.
Creator
Publisher
Place of Publication
London (England)
Primary Language
English
Subject - Topic/Names
Subject - Geographic
Subject - Time Period
Extent/Dimensions
9.4 x 12.5 cm (approx.)
Content Type
Still image
Content Genre
photographs
albumen prints
Local Call Number
186- BEDF
Rights Statement
The online edition of this work in the public domain, i.e. not protected by copyright, has been produced by Pitts Theology Library.
Institution
Emory University
Holding Repository
Pitts Theology Library
Sort Date
1862
