WILHEM HAMMERSCHMIDT (1822-1887) - Lot 13

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WILHEM HAMMERSCHMIDT (1822-1887) - Lot 13
WILHEM HAMMERSCHMIDT (1822-1887) Temple of Medinet - Habu Ramses III (2nd court), circa 1860 Albumen print signed in the image 23.5 x 31.5 cm Note: A German-born photographer active in Egypt, Wilhelm Hammerschmidt was one of the pioneers of Orientalist photography in the mid-19ᵉ century. His views of major ancient sites helped spread an archaeological imagination among the European public. This depiction of the second courtyard of the temple of Médinet-Habou, built under Ramses III, highlights the monumentality and decorative richness of the site. Signed in the image, this albumen print testifies to an early stage in photography, combining high standards of documentation and quality of composition.
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