Framed Print : The Sphinx like statue in the grounds of the Egyptian Museum
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
The Sphinx like statue in the grounds of the Egyptian Museum
The Sphinx like statue in the grounds of the Egyptian Museum Cairo, is to the right of this image. European visitors queuing up outside the building Date: 1978
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Media ID 14398816
© The British Caribbean History Collection / Mary Evans
1978 Cairo Grounds Queuing Sphinx Visitors
12"x10" Modern Frame
Add an air of mystery and history to your home or office with the Media Storehouse Framed Print featuring the iconic Sphinx-like statue in the grounds of the Egyptian Museum. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the awe-inspiring presence of European visitors queuing up outside the museum in 1978, with the enigmatic Sphinx watching over them. Bring the wonders of ancient Egypt right into your space with this stunning, rights-managed framed print.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative image from 1978, visitors from Europe queue outside the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, with the enigmatic Sphinx-like statue standing guard to the right. The Sphinx, an iconic symbol of ancient Egyptian civilization, has captivated the imagination of people for centuries with its mysterious smile and enigmatic gaze. The Egyptian Museum, home to an extensive collection of artifacts from ancient Egypt, is a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts and tourists alike. In this photograph, we see a crowd of people, dressed in the fashion of the 1970s, patiently waiting their turn to enter the museum. The sun casts long shadows over the ground, adding to the sense of anticipation and excitement. The Sphinx-like statue, with its human head and lion's body, is a testament to the ancient Egyptians' mastery of sculpture and their deep reverence for their gods and pharaohs. It is believed that the Sphinx was built to guard the entrance to the solar temple of the sun god, Ra. The statue's inscrutable expression and the vast, arid desert landscape behind it add to the sense of mystery and wonder that surrounds ancient Egypt and its rich history. This photograph captures a moment in time when the past and the present intersect, as visitors from Europe queue up to explore the wonders of ancient Egypt and the Sphinx-like statue stands sentinel, a reminder of the enduring allure of this fascinating civilization.
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