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Framed Print : Mummy portrait of a man, Egypt, Fayum region (wax, gold, pigment & wood)
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Mummy portrait of a man, Egypt, Fayum region (wax, gold, pigment & wood)
2969172 Mummy portrait of a man, Egypt, Fayum region (wax, gold, pigment & wood) by Roman, (2nd century AD); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of Emily Crane Chadbourne; out of copyright
Media ID 22439480
© Gift of Emily Crane Chadbourne / Bridgeman Images
Direct Gaze Funerary Mummy Naturalistic Painted
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Experience the mystical allure of ancient Egypt with our exquisite Framed Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the Mummy Portrait of a Man from the Fayum region. This captivating artwork, dating back to the 2nd century AD, showcases the remarkable craftsmanship of Roman artisans. Meticulously created using wax, gold, pigment, and wood, this portrait offers a rare glimpse into the past. Bring the rich history of Egypt into your home or office with this stunning, museum-quality Framed Print from Media Storehouse and Bridgeman Images.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 44.4cm x 54.6cm (17.5" x 21.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases a remarkable piece of ancient art, the "Mummy portrait of a man" from Egypt's Fayum region. Created during the 2nd century AD by Roman artists, this portrait is an exquisite blend of wax, gold, pigment, and wood. Currently housed in The Art Institute of Chicago, it was generously gifted to the museum by Emily Crane Chadbourne. The portrait depicts a young man with an air of regality and naturalism. Adorned with a crown that symbolizes his status or achievements in life, he gazes directly at the viewer with piercing eyes that seem to hold untold stories from centuries past. This direct gaze creates an intimate connection between the observer and this ancient figure. The painting itself reflects classical influences from both Ancient Rome and Ancient Egypt. Its meticulous details showcase the mastery of Roman artists who seamlessly merged their own artistic traditions with those they encountered during their conquests. As we admire this extraordinary artwork captured through Bridgeman Images' lens, we are transported back in time to witness not only the skillful craftsmanship but also gain insight into the cultural exchange between two great civilizations. It serves as a testament to humanity's enduring fascination with portraiture and our desire to preserve memories even after death.
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