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Unwrapping the Mummy, before 1825. Creator: Harriet Cheney
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Unwrapping the Mummy, before 1825. Creator: Harriet Cheney
Unwrapping the Mummy, before 1825. Scene in the Paris apartment of Dominique-Vivant Denon, diplomat, explorer, and director of the Musee du Louvre. The mummy was acquired by Denon on his Egyptian travels. His student, Harriet Cheney, draws the scene
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Archaeological Archaeologist Bandage Bandages Baron Denon Baron Dominique Vivant Denon Baron Vivant Denon Dead Dead Body Denon Dominique Vivant Denon Dominique Vivant Baron Denon Vivant Dominique Vivant Dominique Vivant Denon Lithograph In Black On Ivory Wove Paper Mummy Museum Administrator Sketching Vivant Denon Vivant Dominique Ancient Egyptian Mizraim
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Unwrapping the Mummy: A Scene in the Paris Apartment of Baron Dominique-Vivant Denon, 1825 and before This evocative lithograph, created by Harriet Cheney in the early 19th century, captures a significant moment in the history of archaeology and the study of ancient Egypt. The scene unfolds in the Paris apartment of Baron Dominique-Vivant Denon, a renowned diplomat, explorer, and director of the Musee du Louvre. Denon, a pioneer in the field of Egyptian archaeology, had recently acquired this mummy during his travels. In the image, we see Denon's student, Harriet Cheney, intently drawing the scene. The mummy lies on a table, its bandages carefully unwrapped, revealing the ancient Egyptian remains. The atmosphere is filled with a sense of curiosity, discovery, and reverence for the past. The room is dimly lit, with a single candle casting long shadows on the walls, adding to the sense of mystery and intrigue. The mummy, a relic from ancient Egypt, lies in stark contrast to the modern surroundings. The bandages, once brightly colored, are now faded and worn, a testament to the passage of time. The figure of Denon, dressed in the finery of a French nobleman, stands in sharp relief against the backdrop of the ancient Egyptian artifact. This lithograph, in black and white on ivory wove paper, is a rare glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the world of archaeology and the study of ancient civilizations. It is a poignant reminder of the importance of preserving our heritage and the role that art and archaeology play in understanding the history of our world.
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