Lord Carnarvon Collection

In 1922 Sir Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby and his wife visit the excavations of the tomb of Toutankhamon with the mecene
1742448 In 1922 Sir Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby and his wife visit the excavations of the tomb of Toutankhamon with the mecene Lord Carnarvon whose financings allowed has Howard Carter to discover

The British Egyptologist Callender with the financier Lord Carnarvon and the archeologist Howard Carter on the site of
1749590 The British Egyptologist Callender with the financier Lord Carnarvon and the archeologist Howard Carter on the site of the excavations of the tomb of Toutankhamon in the Valley of the Kings

(l-r) Arthur Mace, Richard Bethell, egyptolgist Arthur Callender, Lady Evelyn Herbert, Howard Carter
1742757 (l-r) Arthur Mace, Richard Bethell, egyptolgist Arthur Callender, Lady Evelyn Herbert, Howard Carter, George Herbert 5th Lord Carnarvon, Alfred Lucas

The Egyptologist Howard Carter (right) with his sponsor Lord Carnarvon visiting the excavations of the tomb of
1742758 The Egyptologist Howard Carter (right) with his sponsor Lord Carnarvon visiting the excavations of the tomb of Toutankhamon in Thebes in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt during the winter

Howard Carter (left) and Lord Carnarvon break through into the inner tomb, 1923. Creator: Burton, Harry (1879-1940)
Howard Carter (left) and Lord Carnarvon break through into the inner tomb, 1923. Found in the collection of the The Griffith Institute

Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon with Coffin of Tutankhamun. Creator: Anonymous
Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon with Coffin of Tutankhamun. Private Collection

Lord Carnarvon (1866-1923) leading the party invited to the unofficial opening of the Tomb of Tutankhamun
STC160072 Lord Carnarvon (1866-1923) leading the party invited to the unofficial opening of the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings (gelatin silver print) by Burton

L to R: H. E. Abd El Aziz Yehieh Bey, Governor of Kena, Lord Carnarvon (1866-1923) Mohamed Fahmy Bey, Momour Markay
STC159185 L to R: H.E. Abd El Aziz Yehieh Bey, Governor of Kena, Lord Carnarvon (1866-1923) Mohamed Fahmy Bey, Momour Markay, Luxor and Sheikh Ahmed Shaker

Lord Carnarvons first visit to the Valley of the King s: Lord Carnarvon (1866-1923), Lady Evelyn Herbert
STC160064 Lord Carnarvons first visit to the Valley of the King s: Lord Carnarvon (1866-1923), Lady Evelyn Herbert, his daughter and Howard Carter (1874-1939)

Lord Carnarvon (1866-1923) Lady Evelyn Herbert and Howard Carter (1873-1939) at the Tomb of Tutankhamun
STC160077 Lord Carnarvon (1866-1923) Lady Evelyn Herbert and Howard Carter (1873-1939) at the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings (gelatin silver print) by Burton

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

"The Mysterious Cabinet Trick"(engraving)
2777092 " The Mysterious Cabinet Trick" (engraving) by Tenniel, John (1820-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Mysterious Cabinet Trick." Cartoon)

The discovery of great treasures of ancient Thebes in the tomb of a Pharaoh (colour litho)
2809166 The discovery of great treasures of ancient Thebes in the tomb of a Pharaoh (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lord Carnarvon (engraving)
664311 Lord Carnarvon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Carnarvon. Illustration from Cassells History of England (special edition, A W Cowan)

The Committee of the Imperial Institute (engraving)
1050756 The Committee of the Imperial Institute (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Committee of the Imperial Institute)

Lord Carnarvon (colour litho)
613072 Lord Carnarvon (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Carnarvon, The whole life of that great party to which I thought I had the honour to belong)

Ascot Winners and Runners-Up (b / w photo)
1629858 Ascot Winners and Runners-Up (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascot Winners and Runners-Up)

Unofficial opening of the Tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. Artist
Lord Carnavon (1866-1923) leading the party invited to the unofficial opening of the tomb. A keen egyptologist, Carnarvon was archaeologist Howard Carters financial backer in his excavations in

Lord Carnavons first visit to the Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922
Lord Carnavons first visit to the Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1923. Lord Carnavon (1866-1923) and a party in a motor car. Carnarvon was archaeologist Howard Carters financial backer in his

Lord Carnarvon with Egyptian officials, Luxor, Egypt, 1922. Artist: Harry Burton
Lord Carnarvon with Egyptian officials, Luxor, Egypt, 1922. Chatting on the terrace of the Winter Palace Hotel. Left to right: Abd El Aziz Yahieh Bey

Outside the tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. Artist: Harry Burton
Outside the tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings, Egypt, 1922. Lord Carnavon (1866-1923), his daughter Lady Evelyn Herbert

Henry Howard Molyneux Herbert (1831-1890), 4th Earl of Carnarvon. His maiden speech in the House of Lords brought him to the attention of Lord Derby

Earl of Carnarvon, President of the Society of Antiquaries, 1880. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Earl of Carnarvon, President of the Society of Antiquaries, 1880. His maiden speech in the House of Lords brought him to the attention of Lord Derby

Deir el Bahari Egypt 1914 Gum bichromate platinum print
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Dier el Bahari Egypt 1914 Gum bichromate platinum print
Artokoloro

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Lord Carnarvon (1866-1923) was a prominent figure in the exploration of ancient Egypt. He led the party that was invited to the unofficial opening of the Tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings. In a gelatin silver print, we see Lord Carnarvon alongside H. E. Abd El Aziz Yehieh Bey, Governor of Kena, Mohamed Fahmy Bey, Momour Markay, Luxor and Sheikh Ahmed Shaker, Judge of Luxor as they chat on the terrace of the Winter Palace Hotel in 1922. Another gelatin silver print captures Lord Carnarvon's first visit to the Valley of the Kings with his daughter Lady Evelyn Herbert and Howard Carter at the entrance to Tutankhamun's tomb. The excitement and anticipation are palpable as they stand before this monumental discovery. In yet another photograph, we witness Lord Carnarvon accompanied by Lady Evelyn Herbert and Howard Carter inside Tutankhamun's tomb itself. This image immortalizes their historic moment within its hallowed chambers. Lord Carnarvon's passion for Egyptology is further evident in a photo where he can be seen with his party traveling through the Valley of Kings in a motor car during his first visit there. Aside from his archaeological endeavors, Lord Carnarvon had diverse interests depicted through engravings such as "The Mysterious Cabinet Trick" and "The Committee of Imperial Institute. " These demonstrate his involvement beyond Egyptology. A color lithograph showcases Lord Carnarvon surrounded by great treasures discovered in ancient Thebes' tomb—a testament to his contributions towards uncovering Egypt's rich history. Lastly, an engraving portrays Ascot Winners and Runners-Up—an indication that it also enjoyed equestrian pursuits outside his explorations.