First print - Description of Egypt, Ancient Thebes. Karnak. Flight. III, Pl. 50

Description: BORGO MIO: your primary source for Antiques, Rare Books, Fine Art & CollectiblesHome of FREE SHIPPINGpresents:Up for Sale is a marvelous Napoleonic-era Issue de l'édition Impériale (1809-1829)with a Description of Egypt, Ancient Thebes, Karnak, Vol. III, Pl. 50untrimmed Plan and detail of the ceiling of the south door. This remarkable engraving, taken from the Imperial edition of the Description of Egypt, offers a captivating look at ancient Egypt. Printed at the Imprimerie Impériale de Paris between 1809 and 1829, this engraving measures 27.7in x 21.4in (70.5 x 54.5 cm). This engraving is part of the set dedicated to the city of Thebes and in particular to Karnak, one of the largest and best preserved temple complexes of ancient Egypt. It was dedicated to the god Amun-Re, the principal deity of Thebes and one of the most important deities of ancient Egypt. Construction of the complex began in the Middle Kingdom (around 2000 BC) and continued for over 2000 years. The Description of Egypt, Imperial edition (1809-1829), is a monumental work which marks the beginning of Egyptology. It includes 23 volumes, including 13 dedicated to engravings, totaling nearly 1000 plates in black and 72 in color. This publication is the result of the efforts of 167 learned members of the Commission of Sciences and Arts of the Institute of Egypt, who accompanied Napoleon's expedition to Egypt. Their mission was to document the natural, cultural and historical wealth of modern and ancient Egypt. The Imperial edition of the Description of Egypt was produced on large formats, with a press specially designed for it. It spanned two decades, from 1809 to 1829. This edition was so popular that a second one, known as the "Panckoucke" edition, was published from 1821. Creating these engravings was a technical challenge considerable, requiring the creation of new methods and equipment for their production.This engraving is a rare and magnificent testimony to ancient Egypt, as well as one of the most ambitious publishing enterprises in French history. She significantly influenced Egyptology and sparked a passionate interest in ancient Egypt among generations of archaeologists, artists and researchers, contributing to the enduring fascination with this exceptional civilization. Beautifully framed (see pics) and ready to be hung on your wall!Condition: Very light browning, and small tears in the margins, see pics for more details.Number of pages: 1 pageAcquired at auction in ItalyBuy with confidence as we guarantee the authenticity of all our itemsENJOY FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!Ships from Italy

Price: 799 USD

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