Maxime Du Camp Collection (page 6)

Colosse medial du Speos d Phre, a Abousembil, March 29, 1850

Temple de Kalabcheh - Entre colonnement medial du Pronaos, April 8, 1850

Facade posterieure de grande Temple de Denderah (Tentyris), 1849-50

Pilier du Sanctuaire de granit du Palais de Karnac (Bas-relief repré
Pilier du Sanctuaire de granit du Palais de Karnac (Bas-relief representant Thotmes III et la Deesse Athor), 1849-50

Profil du Colosse oriental du Speos de Phre, à
Profil du Colosse oriental du Speos de Phre, a Abousembil (Portrait de Rhamses-le-grand), March 29, 1850

Colosse oriental du Speos de Phre, a Abousembil (Portrait de Rhamsè
Colosse oriental du Speos de Phre, a Abousembil (Portrait de Rhamses-le-grand), March 1850

Siege du colosse monolithe d Amenophis III, a Thebes (Dé
Siege du colosse monolithe d Amenophis III, a Thebes (Details des sculptures), 1849-50

Armes et ustensiles du Kaire, December 1849-January 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Armes et ustensiles du Kaire, December 1849-January 1850

Obelisques du Palais de Karnac (Thebes), 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Obelisques du Palais de Karnac (Thebes), 1849-50

Vue generale d Esne (No. 2, partie mediale), 1849-50

Vue du Temple de Kardassy, April 9, 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue du Temple de Kardassy, April 9, 1850

Nubie. Seconde Cataracte. Dgebel-Abouoir, 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Nubie. Seconde Cataracte. Dgebel-Abouoir, 1850

Vue du Divan et du Palais du Gouverneur, a Syout, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue du Divan et du Palais du Gouverneur, a Syout, 1849-50

Inscription Demotique; second Pylone du Temple d Isis, a Philae, April 15, 1850

Vue generale de Medinet-habou, prise de l Est (Thebes), 1849-50

Vue generale de l ile de Philae, prise de l Est, 1849-50

Tombeaux Musulmans a Herment, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Tombeaux Musulmans a Herment, 1849-50

Vue de l ile d Elephantine, en face d Assouan, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue de l ile d Elephantine, en face d Assouan, 1849-50

Facade du Temple d Athor a Denderah (Tentyris), 1849-50

Vue generale de l ile de Philae, prise de l ile de Begueh (Ouest), 1849-50

Vue du Temple de Maharakka (Hiera-Sycaminos), April 5, 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue du Temple de Maharakka (Hiera-Sycaminos), April 5, 1850

Koubbe-Nebi-Monca - Coupole de Moise a Jerusalem, August 1850

Chateau de David (Daoud Kalessy) et murailles de Jerusalem, August 1850

Vue de la Piscine Probatique et d un quartier de Jerusalem, August 1850

Vue prise au Nord-Ouest de Jerusalem, August 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue prise au Nord-Ouest de Jerusalem, August 1850

Nubie. Ibsamboul. Partie septentrionale du Speos d Hathor, 1850

Facade de l Eglise du St. Sepulcre, a Jerusalem (No. 1), August 19, 1850

Vue des Pylones du Temple Khons et d une partie du village de Karnac, 1849-50

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

Colonnade occidental du Temple de Jupiter, a Baalbek (Heliopolis), September 15, 1850

Nubie. Philoe, 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Nubie. Philoe, 1850

Palestine. Jerusalem. Partie occidentale des Murailles, 1850

Vue de Syout - Palais du Pacha, 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue de Syout - Palais du Pacha, 1850

Vue generale du Cimetiere de Siout, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue generale du Cimetiere de Siout, 1849-50

Ancienne Necropole de Lycopolis, a Syout, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Ancienne Necropole de Lycopolis, a Syout, 1849-50

Nubie. Temple et Village de Debod. Parembole de l itineraire d Antonin, 1850

Colonnade laterale de la cour du Temple d Isis, a Philae, April 1850

Thebes. Palais de Karnak. Sculptures exterieures du Sanctuaire de granit, 1850

Ruines du Temple d Herment (Hermentis), 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Ruines du Temple d Herment (Hermentis), 1849-50

Thebes. Palais de Karnak. Sanctuaire de granit et salle Hypostyle, 1850

Thebes. Medinet-Habou. Ruines de la ville de Papa, 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Thebes. Medinet-Habou. Ruines de la ville de Papa, 1850

Haute-egypte. Entree de la premiere Cataracte, 1850

Grand Pylone du Palais de Karnac, Thebes, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Grand Pylone du Palais de Karnac, Thebes, 1849-50

Vue generale du Temple de Kalabcheh (Talmis), prise de la montagne, April 8, 1850

Sortie de la premiere Cataracte (cote S. E. ), 1849-50
Sortie de la premiere Cataracte (cote S.E.), 1849-50

Vue prise au Village d Abou-hor (Tropique du Cancer), April 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue prise au Village d Abou-hor (Tropique du Cancer), April 1850

Louqsor, grande colonnade du palais, 1849-51. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Louqsor, grande colonnade du palais, 1849-51

egypte Moyenne. Pyramide de Chephren, 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
egypte Moyenne. Pyramide de Chephren, 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.