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Karnak (Thèbes). Sphinx a Tête Humain et a Tête de Bélier, en Y
Félix Teynardnegative 1851–1852; print 1853
The J. Paul Getty Museum
Los Angeles, United States
Two sphinxes side by side in a desert landscape. The sphinx on the left has the head of a ram and the sphinx on the right has a human head. The sand surrounding the sphinxes is covered with small tufts of grass.
Details
- Title: Karnak (Thèbes). Sphinx a Tête Humain et a Tête de Bélier, en Y
- Creator: Félix Teynard
- Date Created: negative 1851–1852; print 1853
- Location Created: Karnak, Egypt
- Physical Dimensions: 23.8 × 30.6 cm (9 3/8 × 12 1/16 in.)
- Type: Print
- External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
- Medium: Salted paper print
- Terms of Use: Open Content
- Number: 86.XB.693.1.68
- Culture: French
- Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles
- Creator Display Name: Félix Teynard (French, 1817 - 1892)
- Classification: Photographs (Visual Works)
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