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What is the purpose of Egyptian paintings?
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Although beautiful and interesting to look at, Egyptian paintings and art in general were functional. Every piece has a purpose, whether it was a home for a spirit or a god, or provided protection to a wearer or a tomb. Shop a collection of Egyptian artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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1996 Egyptian Sphinx on Papyrus Original Signed Painting by Monsef Labib
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Magical depiction of the Sphinx at Giza in Egypt as interpreted by artist Monsef Labib
Category
1990s Egyptian Egyptian Revival Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Oil Painting by Unknown Artist Egyptian Rider
Located in Vienna, AT
Oil painting by unknown artist signed from the 1970s
Good original condition.
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Joseph Misraki, Egypt, born in 1895 “Reclining Nude”
By Joseph Misraki
Located in Sheffield, MA
Joseph Misraki
Egypt, born in 1895
“Reclining Nude”
Oil on canvas
30 by 40 in. W/frame
Category
Vintage 1940s Egyptian Paintings
17th Century Lombard Old Master Oil Painting Flight into Egypt
Located in Nottingham, GB
Master Flight into Egypt
Category
Antique 17th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
David Roberts of the RA in England, Egypt Lithographs Mounted, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of David Roberts Egyptian scenes. Mounted in frame 29 x 3 both. One of them is Karnak
Category
Vintage 1950s European Egyptian Paintings
Materials
Paint
Egyptian Revival Style Oil on Canvas Portrait Painting of a Woman, Framed, C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Egyptian Revival Style Oil on Canvas Portrait Painting of a Woman, Framed, C1890
Measures
Category
Antique 19th Century Paintings
Materials
Canvas