Poster Print : The Sphinx like statue in the grounds of the Egyptian Museum
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
The Sphinx like statue in the grounds of the Egyptian Museum
The Sphinx like statue in the grounds of the Egyptian Museum Cairo, is to the right of this image. European visitors queuing up outside the building Date: 1978
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14398816
© The British Caribbean History Collection / Mary Evans
1978 Cairo Grounds Queuing Sphinx Visitors
18x24 inch Poster Print
Bring the mystique of ancient Egypt into your home or office with our stunning range of poster prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a Sphinx-like statue nestled among the lush greenery in the grounds of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. The intrigue of European visitors queuing outside the museum in 1978 adds an authentic touch to this timeless piece. Transport yourself to a world of history and wonder with our high-quality poster prints, perfect for adding character to any space.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative image from 1978, visitors from Europe queue outside the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, with the enigmatic Sphinx-like statue standing guard to the right. The Sphinx, an iconic symbol of ancient Egyptian civilization, has captivated the imagination of people for centuries with its mysterious smile and enigmatic gaze. The Egyptian Museum, home to an extensive collection of artifacts from ancient Egypt, is a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts and tourists alike. In this photograph, we see a crowd of people, dressed in the fashion of the 1970s, patiently waiting their turn to enter the museum. The sun casts long shadows over the ground, adding to the sense of anticipation and excitement. The Sphinx-like statue, with its human head and lion's body, is a testament to the ancient Egyptians' mastery of sculpture and their deep reverence for their gods and pharaohs. It is believed that the Sphinx was built to guard the entrance to the solar temple of the sun god, Ra. The statue's inscrutable expression and the vast, arid desert landscape behind it add to the sense of mystery and wonder that surrounds ancient Egypt and its rich history. This photograph captures a moment in time when the past and the present intersect, as visitors from Europe queue up to explore the wonders of ancient Egypt and the Sphinx-like statue stands sentinel, a reminder of the enduring allure of this fascinating civilization.
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