Mode in wich the Young Memnon's head was removed, form Plates illustrative of the Researches in Egypt and Nubia
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About Reproduction
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Painting Description
"Mode in which the Young Memnon's head was removed" is an illustration from the collection "Plates illustrative of the Researches in Egypt and Nubia" by Agostino Aglio, an Italian painter, decorator, and engraver. The work is part of a series of plates that visually document the findings and experiences of the early 19th-century expeditions led by Giovanni Battista Belzoni, a pioneering Italian explorer and archaeologist in Egypt and Nubia. The specific plate in question depicts the method employed to remove the head of the statue known as the Young Memnon, one of the two colossal stone statues of Pharaoh Ramesses II from the Ramesseum temple in Thebes, Egypt.
Agostino Aglio's illustrations serve as an important historical record of the early days of Egyptology and the methods used in the removal and transportation of ancient artifacts. The Young Memnon's head was of particular interest to European scholars and collectors during this period, and its removal was a significant event, reflecting the contemporary attitudes towards the study and acquisition of antiquities. Aglio's work captures the intersection of art, archaeology, and imperial ambition, providing a visual account that complements the written reports of the expeditions.
The "Plates illustrative of the Researches in Egypt and Nubia" collection is notable for its detailed engravings that offer insights into the technical challenges faced by early archaeologists, as well as the aesthetic appreciation and fascination with ancient Egyptian culture that characterized this era. Aglio's engravings are not only valuable for their artistic merit but also for their contribution to the documentation of archaeological practices and the history of Egyptology.
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Lead Time & Shipping
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