Colossus Of Memnon Collection

"The Land of Egypt", by Frank Dillon, in the Exhibition of the British Institution, 1862. Engraving of a painting

Gournah, Les Colosses;Thebes, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Gournah, Les Colosses; Thebes, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 54 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Gournah, Sculptures du Trone des Colosses;Thebes, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Gournah, Sculptures du Trone des Colosses; Thebes, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 57 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Gournah, Colosse Monolithe d Amenopht III;Thebes, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Gournah, Colosse Monolithe d Amenopht III; Thebes, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 56 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Gournah, Statue de Memnon;Thebes, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Gournah, Statue de Memnon; Thebes, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 55 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Vue des deux colosses de l Amenopheum, a Thebes, 1849-50

Colosse restaure d Amenophis III, a Thè
Colosse restaure d Amenophis III, a Thebes (Statue vocale ou Colosse de Memnon), 1849-50

Colosse monolithe d Amenophis III, a Thebes, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Colosse monolithe d Amenophis III, a Thebes, 1849-50

Siege du colosse monolithe d Amenophis III, a Thebes (Dé
Siege du colosse monolithe d Amenophis III, a Thebes (Details des sculptures), 1849-50

Gournah (Thebes), Colosse de Gauche - Decoration de la Face Nord-Est du Trone, 1851-52, printed 1853-54

Gournah (Thebes), Colosses (Celui de Droite, Dit de Memnon), 1851-52, printed 1853-54

Colossi of Memnon at Thebes, Egypt, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Colossi of Memnon at Thebes, Egypt, 1898. The Colossi at Thebes are Ancient Egyptian monumental statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who reigned Egypt during the Dynasty XVIII

Colossal Memnon Statues at Thebes - the Farther One Used to Emit a Cry at Sunrise
Colossal " Memnon" Statues at Thebes - the Farther One Used to Emit a Cry at Sunrise, Egypt, c1930s. Colossi of Memnon, statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III

Colossal Staues at Thebes, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Colossal Staues at Thebes, 1890. The Colossi of Memnon are two quartzite sandstone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III of the 18th Dynasty (c1350 BC), in the Theban Necropolis

Colosses of Thebes, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Colosses of Thebes, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

View of Thebes and the colossi of Memnon, as seen from the Ramesseum, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
View of Thebes and the colossi of Memnon, as seen from the Ramesseum, Egypt, 1905. Here at our feet, as we stand upon the higher roof of the central aisle of the Ramesseum

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"The Colossus of Memnon: A Glimpse into Ancient Thebes" Step back in time to the ancient city of Thebes, where towering statues known as the Colossi of Memnon stand proudly amidst the ruins. These magnificent structures have captured the imagination of artists and explorers alike, leaving a lasting impression on all who encounter them. Maxime du Camp, a French photographer and writer, ventured to Gournah in 1849-51 to document these awe-inspiring colossi. His photographs from this expedition provide us with a glimpse into the grandeur that once graced the banks of the Nile. In his prints from 1852, Du Camp captures both Les Colosses and Sculptures du Trone des Colosses in their majestic splendor. Another notable explorer and photographer, Francis Frith, also found himself captivated by these colossal figures. In his work "The Statues of Memnon" from 1857 (printed in 1862), Frith immortalizes these iconic statues against the backdrop of Thebes' vast plain. His images transport us back to an era when these statues were not mere remnants but living symbols of power and divinity. Du Camp's lens focuses specifically on one statue - "Colosse monolithe d Amenopht III. " This monolithic marvel stands tall as a testament to Pharaoh Amenhotep III's reign during Egypt's New Kingdom period. Du Camp's photographs reveal intricate details that highlight its restoration efforts while showcasing its imposing presence within Gournah. Not only did Du Camp capture still images but he also documented moments surrounding these colossal wonders. One such image depicts "Siege du colosse monolithe d Amenophis III, " offering a unique perspective on how people interacted with this monumental piece of history. Gournah was not just home to one colossus; it housed two.