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Late 18th Century First Edition Print 'Description de L'Egypt'

$2,481.69
£1,770
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CA$3,386.79
A$3,771.50
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DKK 15,691.31
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Wonderful illustrations from Egyptian tombs obtained during the late 18th Century French expedition to Egypt under Napoleon Bonaparte. After Napoleon conquered Egypt in the early 1800's he sent teams of artists down to Egypt to record everything there from the flora, fauna, local costume, architecture, and excavated antiquities. Thebes. Hypogees. A.Vol.11. PL63 3eme Partie. Presented in bespoke hand-painted and lacquered reeded frame.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.96 in (71 cm)Width: 43.12 in (109.5 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Gloucestershire, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: WD90278651stDibs: LU961434207842

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