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[Temple of Hathor, Abu Simbel]

Henry Cammas, André Lefèvre, and Henry Cammasnegative 1859–1860; print 1862

The J. Paul Getty Museum

The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States

View of the front entrance of the Temple of Hathor at Abu Simbel, cut into a rock cliff. Each side of the gateway is decorated with three colossi, two of Ramses II and one of Nefertari. Between the statues, the gateway features hieroglyphs and relief scenes.

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  • Title: [Temple of Hathor, Abu Simbel]
  • Creator: Henry Cammas, André Lefèvre, Henry Cammas
  • Date Created: negative 1859–1860; print 1862
  • Location Created: Paris, France
  • Physical Dimensions: 8.2 × 11 cm (3 1/4 × 4 5/16 in.)
  • Type: Print
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Albumen silver print from a waxed paper negative
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 84.XB.1233.83
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
  • Creator Display Name: Henry Cammas (French, 1813 - 1888) André Lefèvre (French, 1834 - 1904) Henry Cammas (French, 1813 - 1888)
  • Classification: Photographs (Visual Works)
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