Obelisque Collection

El Obelisco (the Obelisque), Buenos Aires, Argentina, South America

The Obelisk of Axum in Ethiopia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient
FLO4619782 The Obelisk of Axum in Ethiopia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrario's Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Pompey's Pillar 1, and the obelisk of Cleopatra 2. Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi from his Travels in Morocco
FLO4721766 Pompey's Pillar 1, and the obelisk of Cleopatra 2. Illustration by Ali Bey el Abbassi from his Travels in Morocco, Tripoli, Cyprus, Egypt, Arabia, Syria and Turkey, London 1816

Egyptian architecture: columns, plinths, pyramids and obelisks. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri
FLO4620551 Egyptian architecture: columns, plinths, pyramids and obelisks. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrario's Costumes Antique and Modern of All Peoples

The Egyptian Obelisks of Rome (Italy), that of Augustus, that of Constantine
FLO4575028 The Egyptian Obelisks of Rome (Italy), that of Augustus, that of Constantine and that of Caligula - Egyptian obelisks from Heliopolis in Rome

Allegorical representation of Africa, showing a woman lying on a blanket on top of a lion and bushel of wheat
FLO4620511 Allegorical representation of Africa, showing a woman lying on a blanket on top of a lion and bushel of wheat, with hieroglyph-covered buildings and columns in the background

The obelisk of Cleopatre and the face of the great sphinx of Giza, with European scientists climbing it
FLO4634851 The obelisk of Cleopatre and the face of the great sphinx of Giza, with European scientists climbing it. Lithography for the book

Place de la republique in Arles, Obelisque, Church Saint-Trophime. Photography, KIM Youngtae, Arles, Bouches du Rhone
YOU4418263 Place de la republique in Arles, Obelisque, Church Saint-Trophime. Photography, KIM Youngtae, Arles, Bouches du Rhone

France-Cinema-After War
Cinema professionals demonstrate on the Place de la Concorde in December 1945 in Paris, for the fiftieth anniversary of the creation of cinema. (Photo by - / AFP)

Column alignment and obelisk, Karnak site
8586086 Column alignment and obelisk, Karnak site by Egyptian; Karnak, Luxor, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Luxor, city on the Nile of ancient Thebes)

Pink granite beetle stele and the 3 obelisks
8586080 Pink granite beetle stele and the 3 obelisks by Egyptian; Karnak Temple, Karnak, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Luxor, city on the Nile of ancient Thebes)

View of one of the obelisks at the Karnac site
8586025 View of one of the obelisks at the Karnac site by Egyptian; Karnak Temple, Karnak, Egypt; (add.info.: Egypt. Luxor, city on the Nile of ancient Thebes)

France-Feature-Weather
A woman walks under heavy rain at the Concorde square, in Paris in the 30 s. AFP PHOTO (Photo by - / AFP)

Paris-Feature-Concorde
Picture taken in 1945 of people standing in front of the fountain of Place de la Concorde. (Photo by - / AFP)

The Egyptian Obelisk in Istanbul, Turkey

Italy, Rome, Popolo square at sunrise from Pincio viewpoint with St. Peter square in the background

Moses and Pharaoh
2096707 Moses and Pharaoh by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872); (add.info.: Religion. Old Testament. The 10 Plagues of Egypt: Pharaoh tells Moses to get away from Egypt)

Proposed site for the erection of Cleopatra's Needle outside the House of Commons in Westminster
CHT289168 Proposed site for the erection of Cleopatra's Needle outside the House of Commons in Westminster, 1878 (colour litho) by English School

Antiquites of Alexandria. drawing by Pascal Coste (1787-1879), municipal library of Marseille
JEB4872418 Antiquites of Alexandria. drawing by Pascal Coste (1787-1879), municipal library of Marseille. by Coste, Pascal Xavier (1787-1879) (after); (add.info.: Antiquites of Alexandria)

View of the Nile and Obelisk of Sesostris I in Heliopolis, Egypt. Watercolour by Pascal Coste (1787-1879)
JEB4859850 View of the Nile and Obelisk of Sesostris I in Heliopolis, Egypt. Watercolour by Pascal Coste (1787-1879). Municipal library of Marseille by Coste

Saint Mary of Wurzburg. (engraving, ca. 1850)
5975645 Saint Mary of Wurzburg. (engraving, ca. 1850) by Lange, Ludwig (1808-1868); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geography. Germany. Chapel of St)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Obelisque; Obelisk (engraving)
7196855 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Obelisque; Obelisk (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Obelisque; Obelisk)

Relief on the base of the Obelisk of Theodosius I (347-395
EDF291254 Relief on the base of the Obelisk of Theodosius I (347-395) also known as the Obelisk of Tuthmosis III, from Karnak (marble) by Roman, (4th century AD); Hippodrome, Istanbul

Obelisk of Manishtusu (2396-2292 BC) from Susa, Iran, c. 2270 BC (diorite)
XIR188780 Obelisk of Manishtusu (2396-2292 BC) from Susa, Iran, c.2270 BC (diorite) by Mesopotamian; Louvre, Paris, France; out of copyright

Crocodiles autour d une table en Egypte. Vignettes illustrees par JJ Granville
DUV4212199 Crocodiles autour d une table en Egypte. Vignettes illustrees par JJ Granville. Gravure signee Andrew, Best et Leloir dans la partie intitulee " Memoires d un crocodile" ecrit

Relief on the base of the Obelisk of Theodosius I (347-395
XIR119251 Relief on the base of the Obelisk of Theodosius I (347-395) also known as the Obelisk of Tuthmosis III, from Karnak (marble) by Roman, (4th century AD); Hippodrome, Istanbul

Pope Sixtus V (1521-90) is carried to the Ceremony for the Dedication of the Obelisk in
STC193205 Pope Sixtus V (1521-90) is carried to the Ceremony for the Dedication of the Obelisk in front of the Basilica of San Giovanni Laterano, Rome in 1588

Obelisk of Manishtusu (2269-2218 BC) from Susa, c. 2270 BC (diorite)
XIR180494 Obelisk of Manishtusu (2269-2218 BC) from Susa, c.2270 BC (diorite) by Mesopotamian; Louvre, Paris, France; out of copyright

Relief on the base of the Obelisk of Theodosius I (347-395
JB119274 Relief on the base of the Obelisk of Theodosius I (347-395) also known as the Obelisk of Tuthmosis III, from Karnak (marble) by Roman, (4th century AD); Hippodrome, Istanbul

Relief on the base of the Obelisk of Theodosius I (347-395
JB119245 Relief on the base of the Obelisk of Theodosius I (347-395) also known as the Obelisk of Tuthmosis III, from Karnak (marble) by Roman, (4th century AD); Hippodrome, Istanbul

The Piazza Navona, from Le Antichita Romane de G. B
CHT225181 The Piazza Navona, from Le Antichita Romane de G.B. Piranesi (1756), published Paris 1835 (engraving) by Piranesi, Giovanni Battista (1720-78); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Obelisks of Tuthmosis I (1504-1492 BC) and Hatshepsut (1473-1458 BC
BAL179464 The Obelisks of Tuthmosis I (1504-1492 BC) and Hatshepsut (1473-1458 BC) at the Great Temple of Amun, Karnak Temple, New Kingdom (photo) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Luxor

Obelisque de la spina de l ancien cirque, place Royale, a Arles (engraving)
6020741 Obelisque de la spina de l ancien cirque, place Royale, a Arles (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Obelisque de la spina de l ancien cirque)

Ancient Egypt : Entrance of a palace temple, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702558 Ancient Egypt : Entrance of a palace temple, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dedication of the Obelisk in front of the Basilica of San Giovanni Laterano, Rome in 1588
STC193204 Dedication of the Obelisk in front of the Basilica of San Giovanni Laterano, Rome in 1588, 1600 (engraving) (see also 193205) by Aelst

Saint Mary of Wurzburg. (engraving, ca. 1850)
5975644 Saint Mary of WAorzburg. (engraving, ca. 1850) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Geography. Germany. Chapel of St)

FOUNTAIN VERSAILLES 1695
Fontaine de LObelisque, Versailles, France. Date: 1695

Louqsor Obelisque Cote Est et Sud John Beasly
Louqsor, Obelisque, Cotes Est et Sud; John Beasly Greene (American, born France, 1832 - 1856); print: probably France; 1854; Salted paper print from a Calotype negative; 30 x 22.4 cm (11 13)

Louqsor Obelisque Cote Ouest John Beasly Greene
Louqsor, Obelisque (Cote Ouest); John Beasly Greene (American, born France, 1832 - 1856); negative: Egypt; 1854; Salted paper print from a Calotype negative; 29.5 x 23.3 cm (11 5, 8 x 9 3, 16 in.)

Us-Tourism-Cherry Blossoms
The Washington Monument is seen amid blooming cherry trees 02 April, 2006 in Washington, DC. The famous blooming of the cherry trees around the Tidal Basin, a gift from Japan in 1912

Erecting the Obelisk from Luxor in the Place de la Concorde, 25 October 1836 (oil
XIR101753 Erecting the Obelisk from Luxor in the Place de la Concorde, 25 October 1836 (oil on canvas) by Dubois, Francois (1790-1871); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Europe, France, Paris Place de la Concorde; street lamp; Obelisque; Eiffel Tower
Europe, France, Paris, Place de la Concorde; street lamp; Obelisque; Eiffel Tower, sunset

Place de la Concorde, Paris, France, Europe

Obelisque, the oldest monument in the city, Place de la Concorde, Paris, France, Europe

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El Obelisco, located in Buenos Aires, Argentina, stands tall as a symbol of South American grandeur. This magnificent structure pays homage to the ancient Egyptian obelisks that have captivated civilizations for centuries. The erection of Louqsor's Obelisk at Place de la Concorde in France marked a momentous occasion in history. It served as a reminder of the rich cultural exchange between nations and the enduring legacy of Egypt. In post-war France, cinema became an integral part of society's healing process. The obelisque featured prominently on film posters, representing resilience and hope for a brighter future. The captivating story of Joseph unfolds against the backdrop of ancient Egypt. The obelisks serve as witnesses to his journey from slavery to becoming Pharaoh's trusted advisor - a testament to human strength and determination. Even beyond its borders, Istanbul proudly displays an Egyptian obelisk among its architectural treasures. This fusion of cultures showcases Turkey's historical connections with Egypt and adds another layer to its vibrant tapestry. France is known for its unpredictable weather; however, nothing can overshadow the magnificence of their iconic landmarks like the Obelisque de la Concorde standing tall amidst rain or shine – a true symbol of Parisian resilience. Rome awakens with breathtaking beauty as Popolo square is bathed in golden hues during sunrise. The silhouette of St Peter's Basilica perfectly complements the majestic presence of an obelisk - reminding us that history lives on through timeless structures. Moses' confrontation with Pharaoh is etched into our collective memory. Just like these towering monuments stood witness to their clash thousands of years ago, they continue to inspire awe and contemplation today. Cleopatra's Needle was proposed outside Westminster in 1878 but found its home elsewhere. Nevertheless, it serves as a reminder that even ideas unrealized hold significance – sparking curiosity about what could have been if this majestic obelisk had graced the heart of London.