Detailed 1805 Engraving of Ancient Egyptian and Classical Artifacts from Bertuch

Title: Detailed 1805 Engraving of Ancient Statues and Deities from Bertuch’s Work Description: This captivating engraving, sourced from Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s *Porte-Feuille des Enfants* (Children's Portfolio), published in 1805, presents a series of ancient statues and deities from various cultures. Each figure is rendered with remarkable precision, offering a glimpse into historical artistic representations of mythological and religious iconography. The plate features: - Fig. 1: A standing Egyptian deity or pharaoh, showcasing the characteristic style of ancient Egyptian sculpture...

Antique print titled 'Egyptian - Egyptien - Aegyptisch'. Chromolithograph of Egyptian motifs from murals and reliefs and various objects ornaments. This print originates from 'l'Orne...

The two engravings displayed side by side depict monumental structures from ancient Egypt and are dated to the late 18th century. They are both examples of European interest in documenting and exploring Egyptian antiquities during the period of early exploration and fascination with the ancient world. ### Image 1: Profile View of the Remains of the Sphinx near the Pyramids of Egypt - Subject: The Sphinx, one of Egypt's most iconic monuments, is shown with its body largely buried in sand, as it was during this period before modern excavations. The figures atop and around the Sphinx provide scale and show the magnitude of the monument. The image also captures European explorers and researchers measuring the Sphinx, emphasizing the curiosity and study of ancient civilizations. - Age: This engraving likely dates from the late 18th century, during a time when European expeditions to Egypt were becoming more common, particularly following Napoleon's campaign in the late 1790s, which sparked Egyptomania across Europe. - Maker: The engraving is credited to Denon and Lege, both of whom were active artists and engravers during this time. Dominique Vivant Denon...

Classical Antiquities Collection: Engravings of Mythological Deities and Figures from Bertuch’s *Porte-Feuille des Enfants* (1805) Description: This extraordinary compilation of si...

19th Cent print of various views of an Egyptian sphinx "Theves, Karach" in an ebonized and gilt frame

Commissioned by Napolean the Etchings were Created by His Artist Upon His Invasion of Egypt. Set of 3. Middles: 48"W x 33 1/2"H, Sides: 27"W x 33.5"H Gilded Frames with 12K White ...

Egyptian Deities And Exotic Animals from "Antiquities of Herculaneum" is an etching on paper realized by Various Authors in the 18th Century. Good condi...

Decorative Motifs - Egyptian Styles is a print on ivory-colored paper realized after Andrea Alessio in the early 20th Century. Signed on the plate on...