Maxime Du Collection (page 5)

Temple of Philae, Nubia, Egypt, 1852. Artist: Maxime du Camp
Temple of Philae, Nubia, Egypt, 1852. The Ancient Egyptian Temple of Isis at Philae was built during the Ptolemaic period. Maxime du Camp was a French writer and photographer

The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt, 1852. Artist: Maxime du Camp
The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt, 1852. Photo located in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

The colossal statue of Rameses II, 1852. Artist: Maxime du Camp
The colossal statue of Rameses II, 1852. Victorian photograph of a massive stone sculpture of Rameses II, the Great (reigned 1279-1212 BC), third king of the 19th dynasty of Egyptian rulers

Le Kaire Maison et jardin dans le quartier frank
Le Kaire. Maison et jardin dans le quartier frank; Maxime Du Camp (French, 1822 - 1894), Louis Desire Blanquart-Evrard (French, 1802 - 1872); Cairo, Egypt; negative January 9

Statue Memnon Thebes Maxime Du Camp French 1822
Statue of Memnon, Thebes; Maxime Du Camp (French, 1822 - 1894), Louis Desire Blanquart-Evrard (French, 1802 - 1872); Thebes, Egypt; negative May 9

Kalabcheh entree du Naos Maxime Du Camp French
Kalabcheh; entree du Naos; Maxime Du Camp (French, 1822 - 1894); Kalabscheh, Egypt; negative April 8, 1850; print about 1852; Albumenized salted paper print; 23.3 x 16.2 cm (9 3, 16 x 6 3, 8 in.)

Phil? galerie reliant les premiers Pylones aux
Phil?; galerie reliant les premiers Pylones aux seconds; Maxime Du Camp (French, 1822 - 1894); Phil?, Egypt; negative April 13

Westernmost Colossus Great Temple Abu Simbel
Westernmost Colossus, the Great Temple, Abu Simbel; Maxime Du Camp (French, 1822 - 1894), Louis Desire Blanquart-Evrard (French, 1802 - 1872); 1850; Salted paper print; 22.7 x 16.2 cm (8 15)

Syrie Baalbeck Colonnade du Temple du Soleil
Syrie. Baalbeck. Colonnade du Temple du Soleil; Maxime Du Camp (French, 1822 - 1894), Louis Desire Blanquart-Evrard (French, 1802 - 1872); Baalbeck, Syria; negative September 15

Nubie Rive septentrionale du Nil Maxime Du Camp
Nubie. Rive septentrionale du Nil; Maxime Du Camp (French, 1822 - 1894), Louis Desire Blanquart-Evrard (French, 1802 - 1872); Kournoco, Egypt; negative April 15

Nubie Temple de Dakkeh Vue generale Maxime Du
Nubie. Temple de Dakkeh. Vue generale; Maxime Du Camp (French, 1822 - 1894), Louis Desire Blanquart-Evrard (French, 1802 - 1872); Dakkeh, Egypt; negative April 5

Nubie Vue cavaliere de la seconde cataracte
Nubie. Vue cavaliere de la seconde cataracte; Maxime Du Camp (French, 1822 - 1894), Louis Desire Blanquart-Evrard (French, 1802 - 1872); Nubie, Egypt; March 24

Thebes Petit Temple de Medinet-Habou Maxime Du
Thebes: Petit Temple de Medinet-Habou; Maxime Du Camp (French, 1822 - 1894), Louis Desire Blanquart-Evrard (French, 1802 - 1872); Lille, France; negative May 8

Haute Egypte Palmiers doums Maxime Du Camp French
Haute Egypte. Palmiers doums; Maxime Du Camp (French, 1822 - 1894), Louis Desire Blanquart-Evrard (French, 1802 - 1872); Hamamah, Egypt; negative May 29

Egypt Moyenne Le Sphinx Maxime Du Camp French
Egypt Moyenne. Le Sphinx; Maxime Du Camp (French, 1822 - 1894), Louis Desire Blanquart-Evrard (French, 1802 - 1872); Giza, Egypt; 1850; Salted paper print; 15.2 x 21.3 cm (6 x 8 3, 8 in.)

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Maxime du Camp, a French writer and photographer, captured the beauty and grandeur of ancient Egyptian landmarks through his lens. In September 1850, he gazed upon the majestic Temple of Jupiter in Baalbek (Heliopolis), its intricate architecture standing as a testament to human ingenuity. The following year, in December 1849, he marveled at the sight of the imposing Sphinx and towering pyramid of Menkazeh (Mycerinus), symbols of Egypt's rich history. Du Camp also ventured into Siout, where he documented Muslim tombs with great precision between 1849-50. His photographs transported viewers to Djebel-Aboucir on the left bank of the Second Cataracte in March 1850. There, they could almost feel the cool breeze brushing against their faces as they admired nature's masterpiece. The photographer continued his journey along the Nile River and captured breathtaking views at different points. In March 1850, he immortalized scenes from both sides of the Second Cataracte - Batu-el-Hadjar being one such captivating spot. As Du Camp explored further eastwards in September 1850, ruins greeted him at Baalbek's eastern side. He skillfully framed a general view that showcased remnants filled with stories waiting to be unraveled. Moving back towards Cairo during his expedition between December 1849-January 1850, Du Camp discovered Sultan El-Goury's tomb - an architectural gem that whispered tales from centuries past. In Abousembil during March 1850, half of Athor's Speos facade caught Du Camp's attention; its intricate carvings revealing glimpses into ancient religious practices. Pylons belonging to Sebona Temple stood tall before him on April 3rd that same year - silent witnesses to bygone rituals performed within their walls.