[Temple of Hathor, Abu Simbel]

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

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.

Details

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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