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Large First Edition Print 'Description De L'egypt' Circa 1800

Stock No

10173

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2026
  • £1,400.00
  • €1,609 Euro
  • $1,893 US Dollar

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Item Description

Wonderful illustrations from Egyptian tombs obtained after the late 18th Century French expedition to Egypt under Napoleon Bonaparte.

After Napoleon conquered Egypt in the early 1800's he sent teams of artists down to Egypt to record everything there from the flora, fauna, local costume, architecture, and excavated antiquities. Papyrus, Hieroglyphes, Inscriptions et Medailles. A.Vol.V. Manuscrit sur Papyrus.

Presented in bespoke hand-painted and lacquered reeded frame.

Item Info

Seller Location

Gloucestershire

Item Dimensions

H: 74cm W: 145.5cm

Period

19th Century

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Location

Gloucestershire

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Contact No

+44 (0)7968 089747

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