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Comic Frieze from Mr Flinders Petries Egyptian Discoveries (engraving)
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Comic Frieze from Mr Flinders Petries Egyptian Discoveries (engraving)
1603656 Comic Frieze from Mr Flinders Petries Egyptian Discoveries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic Frieze from Mr Flinders Petries Egyptian Discoveries. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 October 1892.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22549754
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Bowl Bowls Brush Burly Chariot Cleaning Currants Dishes Fibre Floor Fruit Bowl Fruitbowl Grape Grapes Grapevine Grapevines Hall Master Messenger Palm Porter Rushes Steward Sweeper Vine Vines Viticulture Wigless Wine Growing Wine Trade Garlanded Sprinkles
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This engraving, titled "Comic Frieze from Mr Flinders Petries Egyptian Discoveries" takes us on a whimsical journey through ancient Egypt. The scene is set in a grand hall, where the floor is adorned with rushes and a chariot stands idle in the background. A wigless porter sprinkles water onto the palm-fringed floor while a messenger stands by, delivering important news. Amidst this bustling activity, we see various characters engaged in their daily tasks. A garlanded sweeper diligently cleans the hall with his brush, while a cook tends to hot dishes in the kitchen. The master of the house oversees it all, surrounded by bowls filled with grapes and currants. The artist skillfully captures both humor and charm within this comic frieze. Each figure exudes personality - from the burly steward to the wigless porter - adding an element of lightheartedness to this ancient setting. Beyond its entertainment value, this engraving also offers insights into botany and viticulture during ancient times. It showcases grapevines as an essential part of food supply and wine trade in Egypt's rich history. "Comic Frieze from Mr Flinders Petries Egyptian Discoveries" invites us to appreciate not only artistry but also scientific methods used by scholars like Mr Flinders Petrie who dedicated themselves to unraveling mysteries of our past. This print serves as a reminder that even amidst historical discoveries, there is room for laughter and joy.
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