Camp Maxime Du Collection (page 6)

Colosse oriental du Speos de Phre, a Abousembil (Portrait de Rhamsè
Colosse oriental du Speos de Phre, a Abousembil (Portrait de Rhamses-le-grand), March 1850

Siege du colosse monolithe d Amenophis III, a Thebes (Dé
Siege du colosse monolithe d Amenophis III, a Thebes (Details des sculptures), 1849-50

Armes et ustensiles du Kaire, December 1849-January 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Armes et ustensiles du Kaire, December 1849-January 1850

Obelisques du Palais de Karnac (Thebes), 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Obelisques du Palais de Karnac (Thebes), 1849-50

Vue generale d Esne (No. 2, partie mediale), 1849-50

Vue du Temple de Kardassy, April 9, 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue du Temple de Kardassy, April 9, 1850

Nubie. Seconde Cataracte. Dgebel-Abouoir, 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Nubie. Seconde Cataracte. Dgebel-Abouoir, 1850

Vue du Divan et du Palais du Gouverneur, a Syout, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue du Divan et du Palais du Gouverneur, a Syout, 1849-50

Inscription Demotique; second Pylone du Temple d Isis, a Philae, April 15, 1850

Vue generale de Medinet-habou, prise de l Est (Thebes), 1849-50

Vue generale de l ile de Philae, prise de l Est, 1849-50

Tombeaux Musulmans a Herment, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Tombeaux Musulmans a Herment, 1849-50

Vue de l ile d Elephantine, en face d Assouan, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue de l ile d Elephantine, en face d Assouan, 1849-50

Facade du Temple d Athor a Denderah (Tentyris), 1849-50

Vue generale de l ile de Philae, prise de l ile de Begueh (Ouest), 1849-50

Vue du Temple de Maharakka (Hiera-Sycaminos), April 5, 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue du Temple de Maharakka (Hiera-Sycaminos), April 5, 1850

Koubbe-Nebi-Monca - Coupole de Moise a Jerusalem, August 1850

Chateau de David (Daoud Kalessy) et murailles de Jerusalem, August 1850

Vue de la Piscine Probatique et d un quartier de Jerusalem, August 1850

Vue prise au Nord-Ouest de Jerusalem, August 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue prise au Nord-Ouest de Jerusalem, August 1850

Nubie. Ibsamboul. Partie septentrionale du Speos d Hathor, 1850

Facade de l Eglise du St. Sepulcre, a Jerusalem (No. 1), August 19, 1850

Vue des Pylones du Temple Khons et d une partie du village de Karnac, 1849-50

Vue du Village d Edfou, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue du Village d Edfou, 1849-50

Colonnade occidental du Temple de Jupiter, a Baalbek (Heliopolis), September 15, 1850

Nubie. Philoe, 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Nubie. Philoe, 1850

Palestine. Jerusalem. Partie occidentale des Murailles, 1850

Vue de Syout - Palais du Pacha, 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue de Syout - Palais du Pacha, 1850

Vue generale du Cimetiere de Siout, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue generale du Cimetiere de Siout, 1849-50

Ancienne Necropole de Lycopolis, a Syout, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Ancienne Necropole de Lycopolis, a Syout, 1849-50

Nubie. Temple et Village de Debod. Parembole de l itineraire d Antonin, 1850

Colonnade laterale de la cour du Temple d Isis, a Philae, April 1850

Thebes. Palais de Karnak. Sculptures exterieures du Sanctuaire de granit, 1850

Ruines du Temple d Herment (Hermentis), 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Ruines du Temple d Herment (Hermentis), 1849-50

Thebes. Palais de Karnak. Sanctuaire de granit et salle Hypostyle, 1850

Thebes. Medinet-Habou. Ruines de la ville de Papa, 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Thebes. Medinet-Habou. Ruines de la ville de Papa, 1850

Haute-egypte. Entree de la premiere Cataracte, 1850

Grand Pylone du Palais de Karnac, Thebes, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Grand Pylone du Palais de Karnac, Thebes, 1849-50

Vue generale du Temple de Kalabcheh (Talmis), prise de la montagne, April 8, 1850

Sortie de la premiere Cataracte (cote S. E. ), 1849-50
Sortie de la premiere Cataracte (cote S.E.), 1849-50

Vue prise au Village d Abou-hor (Tropique du Cancer), April 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue prise au Village d Abou-hor (Tropique du Cancer), April 1850

Louqsor, grande colonnade du palais, 1849-51. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Louqsor, grande colonnade du palais, 1849-51

egypte Moyenne. Pyramide de Chephren, 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
egypte Moyenne. Pyramide de Chephren, 1850

Entree de la premiere Cataracte pres d Assouan, 1849-50

Nubie. Rive Orientale du Nil (Village de Bab). Vue prise au sud de Philoe, 1850

Nubie. Forteresse D Ibrym (Ancienne Premmis). Vue prise au sud. 1850

Vue du Village d Abou-hor (Tropique du Cancer), April 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue du Village d Abou-hor (Tropique du Cancer), April 1850

Cour du Palais Rhamses-Meiamoun, a Medinet-habou (Thè
Cour du Palais Rhamses-Meiamoun, a Medinet-habou (Thebes) (Restes d une Eglise Copte), 1849-50

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"Capturing the Mystique: Maxime du Camp's Journey through Ancient Egypt" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Maxime du Camp, a renowned French photographer and writer who embarked on an extraordinary expedition to Egypt in the mid-19th century. Through his lens, we are transported to breathtaking landscapes and iconic landmarks that have stood the test of time. In September 1850, du Camp's camera captured the awe-inspiring "Vue du Temple de Jupiter" at Baalbek (Heliopolis), revealing intricate architectural details that speak volumes about ancient civilizations. Just months earlier, he immortalized another wonder - "Vue du grand Sphinx et de la grande pyramide de Menkazeh" (Mycerinus) - showcasing their majestic presence against a backdrop of history. But it wasn't just monumental structures that fascinated him; he also had an eye for cultural nuances. In his series titled "Tombeaux Musulmans a Siout, " created between 1849 and 1850, he documented Muslim tombs with sensitivity and respect, shedding light on local customs and traditions. Du Camp ventured further into Nubia, capturing its enchanting beauty in photographs like "Ibsamboul, Partie Meridionale Du Speos D Hathor. " The play of light within these ancient rock-cut temples transports us to a bygone era. Similarly mesmerizing is his portrayal of Baalbeck's Colonnade Du Temple Du Soleil;Syrie, " where towering columns stand as silent witnesses to centuries past. Moving southward along the Nile, we encounter Gournah's colossal statues in all their grandeur. These imposing figures evoke both admiration and curiosity about life during pharaonic times. Further downstream lies Denderah (Teutyres), where du Camp skillfully captures its magnificent Grand Temple from various angles – each frame unveiling new secrets hidden within its walls.