Maxime Du Camp Collection (page 4)

Tombeau de Hadji-Abdallah-el-Marabout, a Herment, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Tombeau de Hadji-Abdallah-el-Marabout, a Herment, 1849-50

Vue generale de l ile de Philae, prise de la pointe Sud de l ile de Begueh, 1849-50

Vue des deux colosses de l Amenopheum, a Thebes, 1849-50

Vue des propylees du palais de Karnac, prise du Sud-Est, 1849-50

Vue prise au Nord de Philae - Village de Kounoco, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue prise au Nord de Philae - Village de Kounoco, 1849-50

Dromos du Temple de Sebona, April 3, 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Dromos du Temple de Sebona, April 3, 1850

Vue prise au Sud-Est de Philae - Village d El-Bab, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue prise au Sud-Est de Philae - Village d El-Bab, 1849-50

Vue prise au Sud-Est de Philae - Cherk-el-Hesseh, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue prise au Sud-Est de Philae - Cherk-el-Hesseh, 1849-50

Palais de Mehemet-Ali, a Esne, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Palais de Mehemet-Ali, a Esne, 1849-50

Ruines d une ville chretienne, a Medinet-habou (Thebes), 1849-50

Vue du Village de Hamarneh, pres de Denderah (Rive droite), 1849-50

Bas-reliefs de la facade du Temple de Denderah (Tentyris), 1849-50

Vue du Village de Garara, 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue du Village de Garara, 1850

Vue de Djebel-el-teir et du Convent de la Poulie, 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue de Djebel-el-teir et du Convent de la Poulie, 1850

Sculptures sur la facade posterieure du grande Temple de Dendé
Sculptures sur la facade posterieure du grande Temple de Denderah (Tentyris), 1849-50

Hypetre d Athor, sur la Terrasse du grande Temple de Denderah (Tentyris), 1849-50

Tombeau de Sidi-Ambarek, a Garara, 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Tombeau de Sidi-Ambarek, a Garara, 1850

Vue des rapides de la Seconde Cataracte, March 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue des rapides de la Seconde Cataracte, March 1850

Bois de Dattiers et de Doums, a Hamarneh, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Bois de Dattiers et de Doums, a Hamarneh, 1849-50

Colosses du Ramesseum, 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Colosses du Ramesseum, 1850

egypte Moyenne, Le Sphinx, December 1849, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp
egypte Moyenne, Le Sphinx, December 1849, printed 1852

Vue generale des Ruines du Rhamesseum, a Thè
Vue generale des Ruines du Rhamesseum, a Thebes (Tombeau d Osymandian), 1849-50

Vue du Temple d Amada - Coupole ruinee d une Eglise Copte, April 2, 1850

Grande Colonnade du Palais d Amenophis III, a Luxor, Thebes, 1849-50

Tombeau des Sultans Mamelouks, au Kaire, December 1849-January 1850

Vue generale des Speos de Phre et d Athor, a Abousembil, prise de l ile, March 29, 1850

Vue prise du Nord-Est de Philae - Village de Kolokina, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue prise du Nord-Est de Philae - Village de Kolokina, 1849-50

Moitie de la facade du Speos d Athor, à
Moitie de la facade du Speos d Athor, a Abousembil (partie Septentrionale), March 1850

Ensemble du Temple d Isis a Philae - Vue prise au Nord, April 1850

Porte Septentrionale de la Salle Hypostyle du Palais de Karnac, 1849-50

Ruines de la Salle Hypostyle du Palais de Karnac - Vue prise du Sud-Ouest, 1849-50

Vue prise du quartier Franc, au Kaire, December 1849-January 1850

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

Vue generale du Temple et du Village de Deboude (Parembole), April 10, 1850

Vue du pronaos du Temple de Dandour (Tropique du Cancer), April 7, 1850

Vue de la grande pyramide (Cheops) prise a l angle S. E. December 1849
Vue de la grande pyramide (Cheops) prise a l angle S.E. December 1849

Vue de la Salle Hypostyle du palais de Karnac, prise sur l angle N. E. 1849-50
Vue de la Salle Hypostyle du palais de Karnac, prise sur l angle N.E. 1849-50

Profile du grande Sphinx, pris du Sud, December 1849. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Profile du grande Sphinx, pris du Sud, December 1849

Dromos et Pylones du grand Temple d Isis, a Philae, April 13, 1850

Vue generale des Ruines du Palais de Karnac (prise a l Est) - Thebes, 1849-50

Vue generale du Temple de Dakkeh (Pselcis), prise au Nord, April 5, 1850

Vue generale d Esne (No. 1 extremite Sud), 1849-50

Vue du Temple de Tafah (Taphis), April 9, 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue du Temple de Tafah (Taphis), April 9, 1850

Promenoir de Thoutmes III - Dernieres galeries du Palais de Karnac (Thè
Promenoir de Thoutmes III - Dernieres galeries du Palais de Karnac (Thebes), 1849-50

Pronaos du Temple de Deboude (Parembole), April 10, 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Pronaos du Temple de Deboude (Parembole), April 10, 1850

Vue de la seconde Pyramide, prise au Sud-Est, December 1849. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue de la seconde Pyramide, prise au Sud-Est, December 1849

Colosse restaure d Amenophis III, a Thè
Colosse restaure d Amenophis III, a Thebes (Statue vocale ou Colosse de Memnon), 1849-50

Nubie. Ibsamboul. Entree du Speos d Hathor, 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Nubie. Ibsamboul. Entree du Speos d Hathor, 1850

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Maxime du Camp, a French writer and photographer, embarked on a remarkable journey through Egypt in the mid-19th century. His lens captured breathtaking sights that continue to awe us today. In September 1850, du Camp stood before the majestic Temple of Jupiter in Baalbek (Heliopolis). The grandeur of this ancient structure was truly awe-inspiring. Just months earlier, in December 1849, he marveled at the sight of the great Sphinx and the towering pyramid of Menkazeh (Mycerinus). These iconic landmarks left an indelible mark on his photographic collection. Du Camp's exploration extended beyond well-known sites. He ventured into Siout where he discovered Muslim tombs dating back centuries. Through his lens, we catch a glimpse of history frozen in time. One cannot speak about du Camp's work without mentioning Abu Simbel - the Eastern Colossus that stands as a testament to Egypt's rich heritage. His photograph captures its profile against an azure sky, showcasing its colossal presence. The speos d'Hathor at Ibsamboul also caught du Camp's attention during his expedition along Nubia. This rock-cut temple complex is adorned with intricate carvings that reflect ancient Egyptian artistry. Baalbeck revealed another marvel - the colonnade of the Temple of the Sun. Du Camp immortalized this architectural wonder amidst ruins that whispered tales from Syria's past. As he traveled further south to Thebes, now known as Luxor, du Camp encountered Gournah and its colossal statues guarding their secrets from antiquity. These silent sentinels stood tall against time itself. Denderah beckoned him next with its grand temple dedicated to Hathor; every corner exuded divine beauty and spiritual significance. Philoe enchanted him too; his camera captured stunning angles highlighting these sacred spaces nestled along Nubia’s riverbanks.