The Great Sphinx Collection

The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, 19th century. The Sphinx is located on the Giza Plateau with the three pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren) and Menkaura (Men-kaur-re)

Great Sphinx Head in Profile, 18th century. Artist: Tuscher Hafniae
Great Sphinx Head in Profile, 18th century. Found in the collection of the Schuster Gallery

Praying before a sphinx, Cairo, Egypt, c1920s. Plate taken From In the Land of the Pharaohs, published by Lehnert & Landrock (Cairo)

The Great Sphinx as now cleared from the encumbering sand, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Great Sphinx as now cleared from the encumbering sand, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Pyramid of Khafre and the Great Sphinx at night, Gizeh, Egypt. The Sphinx is located on the Giza Plateau with the three pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren), and Menkaura (Men-kau-re)

Le Sphynx vu de Face, Egypte Moyenne, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Le Sphynx vu de Face, Egypte Moyenne, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 11 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Tourists on camels in front of The Great Pyramid and Sphinx at Gaza, Egypt, pub
2958315 Tourists on camels in front of The Great Pyramid and Sphinx at Gaza, Egypt, pub. 1875 (sepia photo) by English Photographer

Two local egyptians seen here at the Great Pyramid and Sphinx of Giza selling postcards and Coke to the tourists 29th May 1976

A tour guide at the Great Pyramid and Sphinx of Giza 29th May 1976

The Pyramid of Khufu and the Sphinx, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
The Pyramid of Khufu and the Sphinx, 1898. Die Cheops Pyramide und die Sphynx - view of ancient Egyptian ruins at Gizeh. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth]

The Sphinx, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Sphinx, 1890. The Great Sphinx, may have been built by during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre (c2558-2532 BC). From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

The Pyramids and Sphinx, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Pyramids and Sphinx, 1890. Giza Pyramid complex, built during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom and the Great Sphinx believed to have been built by during the reign of the Pharaoh Khafre

The Pyramid Tomb of King Khufu and the Great Sphinx at Gizeh, Egypt, c1930. Creator: Unknown
The Pyramid Tomb of King Khufu and the Great Sphinx at Gizeh, Egypt, c1930. A portrait statue of the 4th dynasty Pharaoh Khafre (Chephren) in the form of a sphinx

Great Pyramid, Sphinx and Temple of Chafea, Gizeh, Egypt, 1895. Creator: W &s Ltd
Great Pyramid, Sphinx and Temple of Chafea, Gizeh, Egypt, 1895. The building remains in the foreground are possibly the Mortuary Temple of the Great Pyramid of Khufu

Cairo - The Sphinx, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Cairo - The Sphinx, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Cairo - Prayer near the Great Sphinx, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Cairo - Prayer near the Great Sphinx, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Cairo - The Great Sphinx, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Cairo - The Great Sphinx, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Cairo - Sphinx and Pyramids, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Cairo - Sphinx and Pyramids, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt, c1845. Artist: David Roberts
The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt, c1845. From Egypt and Nubia, Vol 1, by David Roberts

View of the head of the Sphinx and the Pyramid of Khafre, Giza, Egypt, c1790. Artist
View of the head of the Sphinx and the Pyramid of Khafre, Giza, Egypt, c1790. The Sphinx is located on the Giza Plateau with the three pyramids of Khufu (Cheops)

Ruins of the granite temple, the Sphinx and Great Pyramid, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Ruins of the granite temple, the Sphinx and Great Pyramid, Egypt, 1905. Stereoscopic card. Detail. From a series called Egypt Through the Stereoscope, text by James H Breasted

The Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt, May 1949

The Sphinx and Pyramid at Giza, Egypt, c1882. The Sphinx is located on the Giza Plateau with the three pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren) and Menkaura (Men-kaur-re)

The Pyramids and Sphinx, Egypt, 1893. Artist: John L Stoddard
The Pyramids and Sphinx, Egypt, 1893. The Sphinx on the Giza Plateau with the three pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren) and Menkaura (Men-kaur-re)

Camel tour, Giza, Egypt, c1920s-c1930s(?). The head of the Great Sphinx can be seen in the right background

The Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt, 1905. Stereoscopic card. Detail. From a series called Egypt Through the Stereoscope, text by James H Breasted

The Sphinx at Giza, Egypt, 1840s, (1900)

Great Sphinx and Three Pyramids, 18th century. Artist: Tuscher Hafniae
Great Sphinx and Three Pyramids, 18th century. Found in the collection of the Schuster Gallery

The Great Sphinx of Giza, Giza Plateau, Egypt. The Sphinx is located on the Giza Plateau with the three pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren) and Menkaura (Men-kaur-re)

The Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt, 20th Century. The Sphinx is located on the Giza Plateau with the three pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren) and Menkaura (Men-kaur-re)

The Great Sphinx of Giza, and the entrance to the Pyramid of Memphis, c1808

The Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt, c1890-1910
The Great Sphinx of Giza, c1890-1910. The Sphinx is located on the Giza Plateau with the three pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren) and Menkaura (Men-kaur-re)

Head of the Colossal Sphinx, Giza, Egypt, 1801. Artist: Thomas Milton
Head of the Colossal Sphinx, Giza, Egypt, 1801. The Sphinx is located on the Giza Plateau with the three pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren) and Menkaura (Men-kaur-re)

The Sphinx and a tomb, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: CH Smith
The Sphinx and a tomb, Egypt, 19th century. Two illustrations from Sketches of Egypt. From the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

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 Sphinx, 19th century. Artist: Emile Prisse D Avennes
The Sphinx, 19th century. Found in the collection of the La Bibliotheque nationale de France, Paris

Pyramids of Giza, 1843. Artist: Augustus Butler
Pyramids of Giza, Egypt, 1843. The Sphinx is in the foreground. From the collection of the British Museum, London

The Great Sphinx and Pyramids at Giza, 1838-1839. Artist: David Roberts
The Great Sphinx and Pyramids at Giza, 1838-1839. David Roberts (1796-1864) was a scene painter at Drury Lane Theatre in London

The Great Sphinx at night, Gizeh, Egypt. The Sphinx is located on the Giza Plateau with the three pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren), and Menkaura (Men-kau-re)

The Great Sphinx, Giza, Egypt. After a late 19th century work by Syriac-Armenian photographer Jean Pascal Sebah, 1872 - 1947

The Sphinx With The Pyramid In Background

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"Unveiling the Mysteries: The Great Sphinx of Cairo, Egypt" Step back in time to the 1920s as a figure bows down in prayer before the enigmatic presence of the Great Sphinx. This iconic monument, standing proudly amidst the sandy landscape, has captivated visitors for centuries. Underneath a starlit sky, witness the mesmerizing silhouette of both the Pyramid of Khafre and the majestic Sphinx at night. As darkness falls over Gizeh, their ancient allure is heightened, leaving spectators in awe of their grandeur. Travel even further back to 1857 with Francis Frith's print capturing an early glimpse of this legendary creature. Maxime du Camp's artwork from 1849/51 transports us to Middle Egypt where we see Le Sphynx vu de Face - its face staring into eternity with an air of mystery. Tourists on camels add a touch of adventure as they gather before these timeless wonders. In front of Gaza's Great Pyramid and Sphinx, they embark on an unforgettable journey through history while embracing Egypt's rich heritage. Christian Wilhelm Allers' depiction from 1898 showcases not only Khufu's Pyramid but also highlights how inseparable it is from its loyal guardian - The Sphinx. An unknown artist captures its essence in another piece from 1890; one can almost feel its watchful gaze upon them. The Pyramids and Sphinx stand tall against time itself; their significance remains unyielding throughout generations. A photograph taken around 1930 reveals King Khufu's tomb alongside this magnificent creature – a testament to their enduring partnership. In yet another snapshot captured by W &s Ltd in 1895, we are drawn towards Gizeh once more. Here lies not just one marvel but three: The Great Pyramid, The Sphinx, and Temple Chafea – together forming an unparalleled trifecta that leaves all who behold it spellbound.