Denon Collection (page 2)

The Temple and interior of Apollinopolis at Etfou (Edfu), Egypt, c1808. Artist: Baltard
The Temple and interior of Apollinopolis at Etfou (Edfu), Egypt, c1808. Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, the temple of Edfu was built during the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC

Temple of Latopolis, Esna, Egypt, c1808. Artist: Roville
Temple of Latopolis, Esna, Egypt, c1808. Two views of the Temple of Khnum, built in the Ptolemaic period

View of Luxor, and the Temple of Thebes at Luxor, Egypt, c1808. The temple of Luxor was begun by Amenhotep III and later extended by Rameses II

Statues of Memnon, Thebes, Egypt, c1808. Artist: L Petit
Statues of Memnon, Thebes, Egypt, c1808. These colossal statues of Amenhotep III (Amenophis III) stood in front of the mortuary temple that is now destroyed

Apollinopolis Magna (Edfu Temple), Egypt, 1802. Artist: Vivant Denon
Apollinopolis Magna (Edfu Temple), Egypt, 1802. Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, the temple of Edfu was built during the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC

Making Macaroni and Military Meeting, 1802. Artist: Vivant Denon
Making Macaroni and Military Meeting, 1802. Two plates from Voyage dans la Basse et la Haute d Egypte, 1802

Ruined Temples at Philae, Egypt, 1802. Artist: Vivant Denon
Ruined Temples at Philae, Egypt, 1802. A plate from Voyage dans la Basse et la Haute d Egypte, 1802

Entrance to Luxor Temple, and View of Louqsor, 1802. Artist: Baltard
Entrance to Luxor Temple, and View of Louqsor, 1802. From Voyage dans la Basse et la Haute Egypte. Denon accompanied Napoleon to Egypt in 1798

Dominique Vivant Denon at work in the desert, Upper Egypt, 1802 Artist: B Comte
Dominique Vivant Denon at work in the desert, Upper Egypt, 1802. From Voyage dans la Basse et la Haute Egypte. Denon accompanied Napoleon to Egypt in 1798

Egyptian Family Outside an Ancient Tomb, 19th century. Artist: Vivant Denon
Egyptian Family Outside an Ancient Tomb, 19th century. Found in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

A Doorway and Gantry at the Temple of Tentyris, 19th century. Artist: Vivant Denon
A Doorway and Gantry at the Temple of Tentyris, 19th century. Dendera Temple complex. The ancient site of Ta-ynt-netert which means She of the Divine Pillar, or Tentyra which is Greek for Dendera

Pompeys Column, Alexandria 1798, 1798. Artist: Vivant Denon
Pompeys Column, Alexandria 1798, 1798. French soldiers viewing the column while another group of men fly a kite. From the Searight Collection, Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Interior of the sandstone Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, Egypt, 1838. Artist: Mitan
Interior of the sandstone Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, Egypt. The temple was built during the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC

Denon at Sphinx
Attached to Napoleons Egyptian expedition, Denon is instructed to take measurements of antiquities; he measures the Sphinx

Measuring the Sphinx
Denon, archeologist attached to Napoleons Egypt expedition, measures the Sphinx, which is in much better condition than it is today

Saint Pierre martyr Denon Vivant 1747-1825
Saint Pierre martyr, Denon, Vivant, 1747-1825

A Woman Making Water, late 18th / early 19th century. late 18th / early 19th century
A Woman Making Water, late 18th/early 19th century

Napoleons soldiers looting Dresden art treasures
Removal of paintings and artworks from the Cassel gallery in Dresden by Napoleons soldiers after the Battle of Dresden in 1813: a German caricature against Napoleon and Dominique Vivant Denon

Dominique Denon
DOMINIQUE VIVANT DENON French archeologist, noted for his work in Egypt during Napoleons ill-fated expedition. Date: 1747-1825

Ancient armor.. Ancient armor from Denon (1, 2), from the Tuscan Gallery (3, 4, 8, 9a), from a gem (5), from Sir William Hamiltons vases (6) and a bronze in the British Museum (8)

Drawings Prints, Print, Prometheus chained, two, pendentives, egyptian, Saint, Marie
Drawings and Prints, Print, Prometheus chained, two pendentives and an egyptian Saint Marie, bound in Monuments des Arts du Dessin, volume 3, plate 234, Author, Publisher, Artist, Artist, Editor

Drawings Prints, Print, Le Citoyen Aubourg, Mme, et leur famille, Citizen, Madame
Drawings and Prints, Print, Le Citoyen Aubourg, Mme Aubourg, et leur famille (Citizen Aubourg, Madame Aubourg, and their Family), Artist, baron Dominique Vivant Denon, French, Givry 1747-1825 Paris

Baron Dominique Vivant Denon (French, 1747 - 1825), Girl with a Mask, 1820, lithograph

FRENCH REVOLUTION, 1795. The head of Jean Feraud, a Deputy at the Convention, carried on a bayonet during the French Revolution, 21 May 1795. Drawing by Baron Dominique Vivant Denon

Pompeys Column, Alexandria 1798. French soldiers viewing column. Men flying kite. Vivant Denon (1747-1825). Watercolour

Baron Dominique Vivant Denon (french, 1747 1825 ), Profile Head Of Oriental In Turban, 1820, Lithograph

DENON, Dominique Vivant, baron (1747-1825); VOLTAIRE

Neoclassical Art. Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel (Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel). Napoleon Bonaparte ordered it to construction in commemoration of his military victories (1805)

CAIRO: AZBAKIYA SQUARE. A view of Elbequier (Azbakiya) Square in Cairo, Egypt, during an inundation of the Nile River. Line engraving, c1803, by Cornelius Tiebout after Dominique Vivant Denon

Sphinx (Denon)
A head-on view of the sphinx as it was found by the French army during Napoleons Egyptian campaign, and recorded by scholars

Egyptian Zodiac / Denon
The Egyptian Zodiac in the Temple of Tentyra

DENON (1747-1825)
Dominique Vivant Denon French archeologist in Egypt

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"Unveiling the Secrets of Denon: A Journey through Egypt's Archaeological Marvels" Step back in time to the era of Napoleon Bonaparte as we embark on an extraordinary expedition to uncover the wonders of Denon. This captivating painting by Leon Cogniet, adorning the ceiling of Musee du Louvre's Campana room, transports us to a pivotal moment in history. Gaze upon General Bonaparte himself, later known as Napoleon I, who ordered this remarkable exploration into Egypt's ancient treasures. With each brushstroke, Roland Lefevre captures Dominique Vivant Denon's enigmatic essence in his portrait from 1809. The distinguished scholar and French administrator left an indelible mark on history with his profound contributions. Marvel at Pierre Cartellier's bronze sculpture gracing Vivant Denon's resting place at Pere Lachaise cemetery in Paris. This statue immortalizes a man whose legacy transcends mere mortal existence – an engraver, writer, diplomat – forever remembered for his invaluable insights into Egyptian culture and archaeology. As we delve deeper into Denon's world, let us not forget the mesmerizing scene depicted in Youngtae Kim’s photograph: Living Denon and the French Armee finding solace amidst ancient ruins during their sojourn through Upper Egypt, and is here that we witness firsthand how these remnants captivated both scholars and soldiers alike. Intriguingly captured within engravings are moments that shaped history itself - Robespierre startled at the sight of Denon; Egyptian priests and priestesses embodying mysticism from this land steeped in legend. Denon’s name resonates across time - a baron whose intellectual prowess knew no bounds. His office becomes a sanctuary where knowledge thrived under his watchful eye. Let us celebrate Dominique Vivant-Denon as he continues to inspire generations with his insatiable curiosity and unwavering dedication to unraveling the mysteries of Egypt.