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Great Sphinx Collection

"Unveiling the Mysteries: The Great Sphinx of Giza" Praying before a sphinx, Cairo, Egypt

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts

The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, 19th century. The Sphinx is located on the Giza Plateau with the three pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren) and Menkaura (Men-kaur-re)

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: Great Sphinx Head in Profile, 18th century. Artist: Tuscher Hafniae

Great Sphinx Head in Profile, 18th century. Artist: Tuscher Hafniae
Great Sphinx Head in Profile, 18th century. Found in the collection of the Schuster Gallery

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: The Sphinx and one of the pyramids illuminated at night, Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Sphinx and one of the pyramids illuminated at night, Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: Praying before a sphinx, Cairo, Egypt, c1920s

Praying before a sphinx, Cairo, Egypt, c1920s. Plate taken From In the Land of the Pharaohs, published by Lehnert & Landrock (Cairo)

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: Pyramid and Great Sphinx in Giza, Egypt

Pyramid and Great Sphinx in Giza, Egypt

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: Man Riding a Camel in Front of the Sphinx and Pyramids, c.1900 (chromolitho)

Man Riding a Camel in Front of the Sphinx and Pyramids, c.1900 (chromolitho)
1126422 Man Riding a Camel in Front of the Sphinx and Pyramids, c.1900 (chromolitho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a local Egyptian man riding a camel)

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: Men Praying to Mecca in Front of the Sphinx and Pyramids, c.1900 (chromolitho)

Men Praying to Mecca in Front of the Sphinx and Pyramids, c.1900 (chromolitho)
1126421 Men Praying to Mecca in Front of the Sphinx and Pyramids, c.1900 (chromolitho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of local Egyptian men praying to Mecca next to their)

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: Men on Camels in Front of the Sphinx and Pyramids, c.1900 (chromolitho)

Men on Camels in Front of the Sphinx and Pyramids, c.1900 (chromolitho)
1126420 Men on Camels in Front of the Sphinx and Pyramids, c.1900 (chromolitho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of local Egyptian men on camels)

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: The Great Sphinx as now cleared from the encumbering sand, 1886. Creator: Unknown

The Great Sphinx as now cleared from the encumbering sand, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Great Sphinx as now cleared from the encumbering sand, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: Pyramid of Khafre and the Great Sphinx at night, Gizeh, Egypt

Pyramid of Khafre and the Great Sphinx at night, Gizeh, Egypt. The Sphinx is located on the Giza Plateau with the three pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren), and Menkaura (Men-kau-re)

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: Le Sphynx vu de Face, Egypte Moyenne, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp

Le Sphynx vu de Face, Egypte Moyenne, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Le Sphynx vu de Face, Egypte Moyenne, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 11 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: The Great Sphinx at Gizeh, 1862 (w / c on paper)

The Great Sphinx at Gizeh, 1862 (w / c on paper)
CH402405 The Great Sphinx at Gizeh, 1862 (w/c on paper) by Boyce, George Price (1826-97); 22.6x26.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: The Great Sphinx on the Giza Plateau, Egypt (b / w photo)

The Great Sphinx on the Giza Plateau, Egypt (b / w photo)
6031760 The Great Sphinx on the Giza Plateau, Egypt (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Sphinx on the Giza Plateau, Egypt)

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: Le Sphinx, Egypt (b / w photo)

Le Sphinx, Egypt (b / w photo)
1080215 Le Sphinx, Egypt (b/w photo) by Du Camp, Maxime (1822-94); New York Public Library, USA; (add.info.: The largest and most famous sphinx is the Great Sphinx of Giza)

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: Antiquarian Excavations in Egypt (engraving)

Antiquarian Excavations in Egypt (engraving)
1061982 Antiquarian Excavations in Egypt (engraving) by Woods, Henry (1846-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antiquarian Excavations in Egypt)

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: Travel Poster for Egypt with the Great Sphinx, 1937 (lithograph)

Travel Poster for Egypt with the Great Sphinx, 1937 (lithograph)
2622432 Travel Poster for Egypt with the Great Sphinx, 1937 (lithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: Cairo and the Nile (engraving)

Cairo and the Nile (engraving)
1060406 Cairo and the Nile (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cairo and the Nile)

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: The Great Sphinx on the Giza Plateau, Egypt (b / w photo)

The Great Sphinx on the Giza Plateau, Egypt (b / w photo)
6031761 The Great Sphinx on the Giza Plateau, Egypt (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Sphinx on the Giza Plateau, Egypt)

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: The Sphinx and The Pyramid of Khafre, Giza, Old Kingdom 2613-2494 B

The Sphinx and The Pyramid of Khafre, Giza, Old Kingdom 2613-2494 B
BAL59245 The Sphinx and The Pyramid of Khafre, Giza, Old Kingdom 2613-2494 B.C (photo) (see also 59243) by Egyptian 4th Dynasty (c.2613-2498 BC); Giza (El Gizeh), Cairo

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: View of the pyramids 79, the Great Sphinx at Giza 80, and workers thrashing corn using oxen 81

View of the pyramids 79, the Great Sphinx at Giza 80, and workers thrashing corn using oxen 81
6337805 View of the pyramids 79, the Great Sphinx at Giza 80, and workers thrashing corn using oxen 81 by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: View of the pyramids 79)

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: The Sphinx at Giza, c. 1870s-80s (b / w photo)

The Sphinx at Giza, c. 1870s-80s (b / w photo)
493446 The Sphinx at Giza, c.1870s-80s (b/w photo) by Bonfils, Felix (1831-1885); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Sphinx of Giza is a limestone statue of a reclining or couchant sphinx)

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: Cairo to Khartoum (engraving)

Cairo to Khartoum (engraving)
1045946 Cairo to Khartoum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cairo to Khartoum)

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: The Great Sphinx at the Pyramids of Giza, 1854 (watercolour on paper)

The Great Sphinx at the Pyramids of Giza, 1854 (watercolour on paper)
1217542 The Great Sphinx at the Pyramids of Giza, 1854 (watercolour on paper) by Seddon, Thomas (1821-56); 25x35.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: The Pyramid of Khufu and the Sphinx, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers

The Pyramid of Khufu and the Sphinx, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
The Pyramid of Khufu and the Sphinx, 1898. Die Cheops Pyramide und die Sphynx - view of ancient Egyptian ruins at Gizeh. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth]

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: The Sphinx, 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Sphinx, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Sphinx, 1890. The Great Sphinx, may have been built by during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre (c2558-2532 BC). From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: The Pyramids and Sphinx, 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Pyramids and Sphinx, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Pyramids and Sphinx, 1890. Giza Pyramid complex, built during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom and the Great Sphinx believed to have been built by during the reign of the Pharaoh Khafre

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: The Pyramid Tomb of King Khufu and the Great Sphinx at Gizeh, Egypt, c1930. Creator: Unknown

The Pyramid Tomb of King Khufu and the Great Sphinx at Gizeh, Egypt, c1930. Creator: Unknown
The Pyramid Tomb of King Khufu and the Great Sphinx at Gizeh, Egypt, c1930. A portrait statue of the 4th dynasty Pharaoh Khafre (Chephren) in the form of a sphinx

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: Great Pyramid, Sphinx and Temple of Chafea, Gizeh, Egypt, 1895. Creator: W &s Ltd

Great Pyramid, Sphinx and Temple of Chafea, Gizeh, Egypt, 1895. Creator: W &s Ltd
Great Pyramid, Sphinx and Temple of Chafea, Gizeh, Egypt, 1895. The building remains in the foreground are possibly the Mortuary Temple of the Great Pyramid of Khufu

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: Cairo - The Sphinx, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown

Cairo - The Sphinx, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Cairo - The Sphinx, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: Cairo - Prayer near the Great Sphinx, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown

Cairo - Prayer near the Great Sphinx, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Cairo - Prayer near the Great Sphinx, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: Cairo - The Great Sphinx, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown

Cairo - The Great Sphinx, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Cairo - The Great Sphinx, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: Cairo - Sphinx and Pyramids, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown

Cairo - Sphinx and Pyramids, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Cairo - Sphinx and Pyramids, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt, c1845. Artist: David Roberts

The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt, c1845. Artist: David Roberts
The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt, c1845. From Egypt and Nubia, Vol 1, by David Roberts

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: View of the head of the Sphinx and the Pyramid of Khafre, Giza, Egypt, c1790. Artist

View of the head of the Sphinx and the Pyramid of Khafre, Giza, Egypt, c1790. Artist
View of the head of the Sphinx and the Pyramid of Khafre, Giza, Egypt, c1790. The Sphinx is located on the Giza Plateau with the three pyramids of Khufu (Cheops)

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: Ruins of the granite temple, the Sphinx and Great Pyramid, Egypt, 1905

Ruins of the granite temple, the Sphinx and Great Pyramid, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Ruins of the granite temple, the Sphinx and Great Pyramid, Egypt, 1905. Stereoscopic card. Detail. From a series called Egypt Through the Stereoscope, text by James H Breasted

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: The Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt, May 1949

The Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt, May 1949

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: The Sphinx and Pyramid at Giza, Egypt, c1882

The Sphinx and Pyramid at Giza, Egypt, c1882. The Sphinx is located on the Giza Plateau with the three pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren) and Menkaura (Men-kaur-re)

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: The Pyramids and Sphinx, Egypt, 1893. Artist: John L Stoddard

The Pyramids and Sphinx, Egypt, 1893. Artist: John L Stoddard
The Pyramids and Sphinx, Egypt, 1893. The Sphinx on the Giza Plateau with the three pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren) and Menkaura (Men-kaur-re)

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: Camel tour, Giza, Egypt, c1920s-c1930s(?)

Camel tour, Giza, Egypt, c1920s-c1930s(?). The head of the Great Sphinx can be seen in the right background

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: The Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood

The Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt, 1905. Stereoscopic card. Detail. From a series called Egypt Through the Stereoscope, text by James H Breasted

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: The Sphinx at Giza, Egypt, 1840s, (1900)

The Sphinx at Giza, Egypt, 1840s, (1900)

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: Great Sphinx and Three Pyramids, 18th century. Artist: Tuscher Hafniae

Great Sphinx and Three Pyramids, 18th century. Artist: Tuscher Hafniae
Great Sphinx and Three Pyramids, 18th century. Found in the collection of the Schuster Gallery

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: The Great Sphinx of Giza, Giza Plateau, Egypt

The Great Sphinx of Giza, Giza Plateau, Egypt. The Sphinx is located on the Giza Plateau with the three pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren) and Menkaura (Men-kaur-re)

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: The Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt, 20th Century

The Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt, 20th Century. The Sphinx is located on the Giza Plateau with the three pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren) and Menkaura (Men-kaur-re)

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: The Great Sphinx of Giza, and the entrance to the Pyramid of Memphis, c1808

The Great Sphinx of Giza, and the entrance to the Pyramid of Memphis, c1808

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: The Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt, c1890-1910

The Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt, c1890-1910
The Great Sphinx of Giza, c1890-1910. The Sphinx is located on the Giza Plateau with the three pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren) and Menkaura (Men-kaur-re)

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: Head of the Colossal Sphinx, Giza, Egypt, 1801. Artist: Thomas Milton

Head of the Colossal Sphinx, Giza, Egypt, 1801. Artist: Thomas Milton
Head of the Colossal Sphinx, Giza, Egypt, 1801. The Sphinx is located on the Giza Plateau with the three pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren) and Menkaura (Men-kaur-re)

Background imageGreat Sphinx Collection: The Sphinx and a tomb, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: CH Smith

The Sphinx and a tomb, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: CH Smith
The Sphinx and a tomb, Egypt, 19th century. Two illustrations from Sketches of Egypt. From the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London




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"Unveiling the Mysteries: The Great Sphinx of Giza" Praying before a sphinx, Cairo, Egypt, c1920s: A timeless moment captured as a visitor pays homage to the enigmatic Great Sphinx in Cairo, Egypt. Pyramid and Great Sphinx in Giza, Egypt: The iconic duo stands tall against the backdrop of history - witness the majestic Pyramid and Great Sphinx in Giza. The Sphinx and one of the pyramids illuminated at night, Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site: Underneath a starlit sky, behold the ethereal beauty as both the mystical Sphinx and an ancient pyramid come alive with enchanting illumination. The Great Sphinx and two of the pyramids at Giza, UNESCO World Heritage Site: Marvel at this breathtaking view where three wonders unite - witness the awe-inspiring presence of two pyramids alongside their guardian protector, The Great Sphinx. Pyramid of Khafre and the Great Sphinx at night, Gizeh, Egypt: As darkness falls over ancient lands, immerse yourself in an otherworldly experience gazing upon Khafre's Pyramid while being watched by its loyal companion - The Great Sphinx. The Sphynx and Great Pyramid 1857 (printed 1862), Creator: Francis Frith: Step back in time through this captivating image created by Francis Frith that showcases both grandeur and mystery embodied by The Sphynx alongside its towering counterpart - The Great Pyramid. Le Sphynx vu de Face; Egypte Moyenne 1849/51 (printed 1852), Creator: Maxime du Camp: Maxime du Camp's lens captures a rare frontal perspective on Le Sphynx from Middle Egypt during his expedition that highlights its mesmerizing allure for all who encounter it. The Great Sphinx at Gizeh; 1862 (w/c on paper).