Archaeologist Collection (page 3)

Deblaiement of the apanada of Artaxerxes Mnemon (404-358 BC) king of Persia
LSE4334496 Deblaiement of the apanada of Artaxerxes Mnemon (404-358 BC) king of Persia. Engraving by Ferdinandus, to illustrate the story A Suse, 1884-1886, diary des excavilles, by Jane Dieulafoy

Howard Carter (1873-1939) and a colleague beside a partially demolished wall of one of the tombs
STC159196 Howard Carter (1873-1939) and a colleague beside a partially demolished wall of one of the tombs, Valley of the Kings (gelatin silver print) by Burton

William Stukeley, c. 1726 (oil on canvas)
1765251 William Stukeley, c.1726 (oil on canvas) by Collins, Richard (d.1732) (attr. to); 234x147.5 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of William Stukeley (1687-1765)

Howard Carter (1873-1939) and a group of Europeans standing beside the excavations of the Tomb of Tutankhamun
STC163173 Howard Carter (1873-1939) and a group of Europeans standing beside the excavations of the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings (gelatin silver print) by Burton

The Unofficial Opening of the Inner Chamber of the Tomb of Tutankhamun. Dr. A
STC159188 The Unofficial Opening of the Inner Chamber of the Tomb of Tutankhamun. Dr. A. Gardiner and Professor Breasted, who were present as experts to examine the seals affixed to the entrance to

Lord Carnarvons first visit to the Valley of the Kings: Lord Carnarvon (1866-1923) and party in a motor car
STC160065 Lord Carnarvons first visit to the Valley of the Kings: Lord Carnarvon (1866-1923) and party in a motor car, 1922 (gelatin silver print) by Burton

Portrait of Alexey Nikolayevich Olenin (1763-1843) par Olenin, Pyotr Alexeevich (1828-1855)
FIA5401127 Portrait of Alexey Nikolayevich Olenin (1763-1843) par Olenin, Pyotr Alexeevich (1828-1855), 1820s - Watercolour and pastel on paper - State Museum of A.S

Portrait of Giovanni Battista Belzoni (engraving)
7151172 Portrait of Giovanni Battista Belzoni (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Giovanni Battista Belzoni)

Portrait of Charles Rau (1826-1887), Before 1887. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of Charles Rau (1826-1887), Before 1887

Portrait of Edward Palmer (1829-1911), Before 1900. Creator: Thomas William Smillie
Portrait of Edward Palmer (1829-1911), Before 1900

Portrait of Edward Palmer (1829-1911), 1868-1869. Creator: Antonio Zeno Shindler
Portrait of Edward Palmer (1829-1911), 1868-1869

Portrait of John Wells Foster (1815-1873), Between 1872 and 1873

Excavation Pompeii, Italy, 1891. Creator: BW Kilburn
Excavation Pompeii, Italy, 1891. Albumen silver print, stereocard

Portrait of William Henry Holmes, 1890s. Creator: United States National Museum
Portrait of William Henry Holmes, 1890s

Eugene Viollet-Le-Duc (French architect, 1814-1879), 1878. Creator: Nadar
Eugene Viollet-Le-Duc (French architect, 1814-1879), 1878. Woodburytype, from the periodical "Galerie Contemporaine Litteraire, Artistique" (1878), volume 5

Portrait of Jane Dieulafoy (nee Magre, 1851-1916), archeologist and writer, on her horse
LSE4333771 Portrait of Jane Dieulafoy (nee Magre, 1851-1916), archeologist and writer, on her horse, in travel dress. Engraving by E.Bayard, from a photograph, to illustrate the story " Persia

The Excavation of Pompeii, under the direction of the Inspector Fiorelli
LSE1066235 The Excavation of Pompeii, under the direction of the Inspector Fiorelli, illustration from Pompei et les Pompeiens, by Edouard Charton, 1864 (engraving) by Bayard

Johann Joachim Winckelmann, German art historian and archaeologist (engraving)
3648063 Johann Joachim Winckelmann, German art historian and archaeologist (engraving) by Maron, Anton von (1733-1808) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Joachim Winckelmann (1717-1768)

The Dilettanti Society, engraved by Charles turner, 1800-20 (mezzotint on paper)
3740386 The Dilettanti Society, engraved by Charles turner, 1800-20 (mezzotint on paper) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92) (after); 57.8x41.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Augustus Henry Lane-Fox Pitt Rivers, portrait (b / w photo)
5999514 Augustus Henry Lane-Fox Pitt Rivers, portrait (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Augustus Henry Lane-Fox Pitt Rivers, portrait)

Meeting of the Archaeological Institute at Edinburgh (engraving)
2772335 Meeting of the Archaeological Institute at Edinburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meeting of the Archaeological Institute at Edinburgh)

Clarence Wilson and Mr R. G Duff, members of the Captain Parkers Excavating Party at Jerusalem. Montagu Brownlow Parker, 5th Earl of Morley led the Parker Expedition

Assyrian Rock Sculpture (Bavian), from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving)
3035719 Assyrian Rock Sculpture (Bavian), from Monuments of Nineveh, pub. 1849 (engraving) by Layard, Austen Henry (1817-94); Private Collection; (add.info)

Leon de Laborde, 1865-66 (litho)
2641165 Leon de Laborde, 1865-66 (litho) by Lafosse, Jean Baptiste Adolphe (1810/14-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leon de Laborde, Leon Emmanuel Simon Joseph Laborde)

The ship-grave of an Anglo-Saxon king found at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk. The traces of the ribs of the boat left in the earth can be clearly seen. Date: 1939

Unearthing the ship-grave of an Anglo-Saxon warrior king at Sutton Hoo, Suffolk. The excavations reveal the outlines of a 6th century sea-going craft

Clarence Wilson - a member of Captain Parkers Archaeological Team in Jerusalem. Montagu Brownlow Parker, 5th Earl of Morley led the Parker Expedition

Rock-cut tunnel, Pools of Solomon, Near Bethlehem, 1872 (w / c & pencil on paper)
PEF316722 Rock-cut tunnel, Pools of Solomon, Near Bethlehem, 1872 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

View of a colossal lion being raised, from A History of Discoveries at Helicarnassus
STC255150 View of a colossal lion being raised, from A History of Discoveries at Helicarnassus, Cnidus, & Branchidae, by Charles Thomas Newton (1816-94) published 1862 (litho) by English School

Auguste Mariette (1821-81) seated on a mastaba during excavations at Saqqara
STC252076 Auguste Mariette (1821-81) seated on a mastaba during excavations at Saqqara, from Voyahe dans la Haute Egypte, published in 1878 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Discovery of a House and Frescoes in Rome in 1780, illustration from
CHT220391 Discovery of a House and Frescoes in Rome in 1780, illustration from Peintures antiques retrouvees lors d une fouille en 1780, published in Rome 1783 (engraving) by Italian School

Portrait of Jean-Jacques Champollion (1778-1867) called Champollion-Figeac
JHG215571 Portrait of Jean-Jacques Champollion (1778-1867) called Champollion-Figeac, printed by Lemercier & Co (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Portrait of Ivan Yegorovich Zabelin (1820-1908) par Sherwood
FIA5401084 Portrait of Ivan Yegorovich Zabelin (1820-1908) par Sherwood, Vladimir Osipovich (1832-1897), 1871 - Oil on canvas - State History Museum, Moscow by Sherwood

Portrait of the German archeologist Heinrich (Henri) Schliemann (1822-1890)
GIA4805657 Portrait of the German archeologist Heinrich (Henri) Schliemann (1822-1890). by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Jean-Francois Champollion, French egyptologist, 19th century (oil on canvas)
LRI4623161 Portrait of Jean-Francois Champollion, French egyptologist, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Cogniet, Leon (1794-1880); Louvre, Paris

Archeologists in Egypt: the needles (obelisks) from Cleopartre to Alexandria
XEE4181123 Archeologists in Egypt: the needles (obelisks) from Cleopartre to Alexandria. Engraving in " The Illustrous Universe", 1876. Private collection

The depoument of the Mummy of Sesostris (Rhamses II) at the Musee de Boulaq (Cairo
XEE4132814 The depoument of the Mummy of Sesostris (Rhamses II) at the Musee de Boulaq (Cairo, Egypt) by Gaston Maspero in the presence of the khedive Tewfik

Portrait of Jane Henriette Magre (1851-1916), French archeologist and writer
XEE555719 Portrait of Jane Henriette Magre (1851-1916), French archeologist and writer. by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

The Great Belzoni, 1824 (oil on canvas)
5307101 The Great Belzoni, 1824 (oil on canvas) by Kruseman, Jan Adam Janszoon (1804-62); 85x74.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: Giovanni Battista Belzoni (Italian)

Some of the principal members of Baron Maurice de Hirschs Jewish Colonisation Association
5216759 Some of the principal members of Baron Maurice de Hirschs Jewish Colonisation Association, established to facilitate the emigration of Jews from Russia and Eastern Europe

Giovanni Battista Belzoni at Sadlers Wells Theatre
Giovanni Battista Belzoni, Italian explorer and archaeologist, at Sadlers Wells Theatre, London, as the Patagonian Samson, wearing a strongmans costume made of fur, and an ostrich feather headdress

Eugenie Sellers, Study for The Lady of Shalott, c
5889053 Eugenie Sellers, Study for The Lady of Shalott, c.1895 (coloured chalk on paper) by Hunt, William Holman (1827-1910); 45.7x34.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Excavating in Egypt: Professor Petrie at Thebes (w / c on paper)
5934666 Excavating in Egypt: Professor Petrie at Thebes (w/c on paper) by Wallis, Henry (1830-1916); 571.5x787.4 cm; UCL Art Museum, University College London

A narrow escape for Sir Henry Rawlinson at the Rock of Behistun, c. 1920 (litho)
3114392 A narrow escape for Sir Henry Rawlinson at the Rock of Behistun, c.1920 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Archaeologists are the modern-day adventurers, delving into the mysteries of our past. Just like Lawrence of Arabia, they embark on daring expeditions to uncover ancient civilizations and lost treasures. With their keen eyes and meticulous methods, they bring history back to life. One such remarkable archaeologist was Gertrude Bell (1868-1926), a trailblazing woman who explored the Middle East with the same fervor as Lawrence himself. Inspired by her travels, she became an influential figure in shaping British policy in the region. In their quest for knowledge, archaeologists often find themselves surrounded by artifacts that tell captivating stories. From Thomas Jefferson's portrait from 1800 to Sir Mortimer Wheeler's groundbreaking discoveries at various sites, each relic holds a piece of our collective heritage. The likes of Petrie at Daphne or Aubrey's Plan of Avebury showcase how these experts meticulously document and analyze archaeological sites. Their attention to detail allows us to understand ancient structures and societies better than ever before. Examining Roman relics takes us back in time when empires ruled over vast territories. These remnants offer glimpses into everyday life during those times - from pottery shards to intricate mosaics; each artifact is a window into history. Schliemann's excavation at the site of Ancient Troy stands as a testament to an archaeologist's determination and passion for unearthing legendary cities thought only to exist in myths and legends. Even French statesman William Henry Waddington had an affinity for archaeology; his interest demonstrates how this field transcends borders and captivates minds across different disciplines. Perhaps one of the most iconic moments captured is Howard Carter removing treasures from Tutankhamen's tomb under its golden sphere cover. This image symbolizes not only incredible archaeological finds but also showcases how these discoveries can capture public imagination worldwide, and are more than just scientists; they are storytellers who unravel tales buried beneath layers of time.