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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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Antique Orientalist Painting, Cairo, Egypt, Oil on Panel, Tony Binder circa 1895
By Tony Binder
Located in Portland, OR
Antique orientalist painting of Cairo, Egypt by Anton 'Tony' Binder (1868-1944), oil on panel
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Egyptian Paintings
Materials
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
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
1960's Mid Century Modern Large Egyptian Themed Painting on Aged Parchment Paper
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1960's Mid Century Modern Large Egyptian Themed Painting on Aged Parchment Paper. This painting
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Parchment Paper
17th Century Rest on The Flight to Egypt Emilian school Painting Oil on Canvas
Located in Milan, IT
17th century, Emilian school
Rest on the flight to Egypt
Oil on canvas, 42 x 33 cm
Frame
Category
Antique 17th Century Italian Paintings
Materials
Canvas
