Emile Prisse Collection

Column from Luxor, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Column from Luxor, Egypt, (1928). Papyrus composite column with a sand-stone bud capital...from that part of the temple at Luxor built by Amenophis III...1411-1375 B.C. After Prisse D Avennes

Ptolemaic capital, Edfu, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Ptolemaic capital, Edfu, Egypt, (1928). Spreading capital with open blossom of Nymphaea lotus from the Temple of Horus, Edfu. The edifice was begun 237 B.C

Column from Karnak, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Column from Karnak, Egypt, (1928). Papyrus composite column with bud capital...from the " promenoir"..in Karnak...the eastern part of the great Temple of Amun

Bouquet capital, Thebes, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Bouquet capital, Thebes, Egypt, (1928). So-called bouquet capitals (papyrus clusters, lilies, nymphaea) as depicted on wall paintings

Ptolemaic-Roman capital from Philae, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Ptolemaic-Roman capital from Philae, Egypt, (1928). Lily capital from Philae, Ptolemaic or Roman period. After Prisse d Avennes

Capital from Karnak, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Capital from Karnak, Egypt, (1928). Spreading papyrus cluster capital...From the middle aisle of the great columned hall of the great Temple of Amun at Karnak; bears the cartouche of Rameses

Capital from Philae, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Capital from Philae, Egypt, (1928). Palm column from Philae, probably from the time of Augustus (31 B.C. - 14 A.D.) or of Tiberius (14-37 A.D.) After Prisse d Avennes

Detail of ceiling painting in the tomb of Aichesi, Thebes, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Detail of ceiling painting in the tomb of Aichesi, Thebes, Egypt, (1928). 1120 B.C. After Prisse D Avennes. Plate XIII, fig 38

Vulture ceiling decorations, Philae, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Vulture ceiling decorations, Philae, Egypt, (1928). 370 B.C. And 3rd Century B.C. The upper condor comes from the ceiling of the portal of the Temple of Isis at Philae

Detail of ceiling painting in the tomb of Bekenranef at Sakkara, Egypt, (1928). Creator: Unknown
Detail of ceiling painting in the tomb of Bekenranef at Sakkara, Egypt, (1928). End of 8th Century B.C...Bekenranef (Bocchoris) is the only sovereign of the XXIV Dynasty (718-712 B.C.)

Nizamior, regular troops of the Turkish army at Kanka, Egypt, 1848. Artist: Mouilleron
Nizamior, regular troops of the Turkish army at Kanka, Egypt, 1848. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes

Egyptian dancing girls performing the Ghawazi at Rosetta, Egypt, 1848. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes

The Ababda, nomads of the eastern Thebaid Desert, 1848. Artist: Freeman
The Ababda, nomads of the eastern Thebaid Desert, 1848. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes

Kafila with a camel bearing a hodesh, 1848. Artist: Lehnert
Kafila with a camel bearing a hodesh, 1848. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes

A Mahazi and a Soualeh Bedouin, 1848. Artist: Charles Bour
A Mahazi and a Soualeh Bedouin, 1848. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes

Abyssinian priest and warrior, 1848. Artist: Lemoine
Abyssinian priest and warrior, 1848. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes

An Arab sheikh smoking, 1848. Artist: Saint Germain
An Arab sheikh smoking, 1848. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes

Fellah man and woman, 1848. Artist: Mouilleron
Fellah man and woman, 1848. A fellah is a peasant farmer or agricultural labourer in Egypt and the Middle East. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes

Fellah woman and child, 1848. Artist: Charles Bour
Fellah woman and child, 1848. A fellah is a peasant farmer or agricultural labourer in Egypt and the Middle East. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes

Peasant dwellings in Upper Egypt, 1848. Artist: Eugene Leroux
Peasant dwellings in Upper Egypt, 1848. From The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes

Arnaout and Osmanli soldiers in Alexandria, Egypt, 1848. Artist: Mouilleron
Arnaout and Osmanli soldiers in Alexandria, Egypt, 1848. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes, 1848

Abyssinian warriors, 1848. Artist: Eugene Leroux
Abyssinian warriors, 1848. Illustration from The Valley of the Nile by Emile Prisse d Avennes, 1848

Fellah, c1825-1875. Artist: Emile Prisse D Avennes
Fellah, c1825-1875. Fellah is a peasant, farmer or agricultural laborer in the Middle East. Found in the collection of the Schuster Gallery

A Boat on the Nile, Luxor, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: Emile Prisse D Avennes
A Boat on the Nile, Luxor, Egypt, 19th century. From the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

House of Beyt El-Tcheleby, 19th century. Artist: Emile Prisse D Avennes
House of Beyt El-Tcheleby, 19th century. Found in the collection of the La Bibliotheque nationale de France, Paris

Bedouin and Camel, 1830. Artist: Emile Prisse D Avennes
Bedouin and Camel, 1830. Found in the collection of the The Victoria and Albert Museum, London

The Sphinx, 19th century. Artist: Emile Prisse D Avennes
The Sphinx, 19th century. Found in the collection of the La Bibliotheque nationale de France, Paris

Khosne Ahmed el-Bordeyny, 19th century. Artist: Emile Prisse D Avennes
Khosne Ahmed el-Bordeyny, 19th century

A Boat on the Nile, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: Emile Prisse D Avennes
A Boat on the Nile, Egypt, 19th century. Private Collection

Veiled Egyptian Woman, mid 19th century. Artist: Emile Prisse D Avennes
Veiled Egyptian Woman, mid 19th century. Found in the Searight Collection, Victoria and Albert Museum, London

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Emile Prisse: Unearthing Egypt's Rich Heritage Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Emile Prisse, a renowned French archaeologist who dedicated his life to unraveling the mysteries of ancient Egypt. In this collection of stunning photographs taken during his expeditions, we catch a glimpse of the awe-inspiring treasures he discovered. Luxor, Egypt - 1928: As we gaze upon a majestic column rising towards the heavens, we can almost feel the weight of history resting upon its weathered surface. This Ptolemaic capital from Edfu transports us to an era long gone but forever etched into our collective memory. Karnak, Egypt - 1928: Another marvel awaits us at Karnak as we behold yet another magnificent column adorned with intricate carvings. The unknown creator's skillful craftsmanship speaks volumes about their reverence for beauty and grandeur. Thebes, Egypt - 1928: A bouquet capital from Thebes captures our attention with its delicate floral motifs. It serves as a reminder that even amidst war and turmoil, artistry flourished in ancient Egypt. Philae, Egypt - 1928: Moving further south along the Nile River brings us to Philae where a Ptolemaic-Roman capital stands proudly. Its fusion of architectural styles reflects the cultural melting pot that was ancient Egyptian society. Sakkara, Egypt - 1928: Descending into darkness within Bekenranef's tomb at Sakkara reveals breathtaking ceiling paintings whose vibrant hues have defied time itself. These masterpieces offer glimpses into daily life and spiritual beliefs held dear by Egyptians centuries ago. Rosetta, Egypt - 1848: Shifting gears momentarily to Mouilleron's artwork depicting Nizamior troops stationed in Kanka reminds us that history is not confined solely to monuments and artifacts; it lives on through those who safeguarded Egypt's borders. Egypt - 1848.