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Maxime Du Camp Collection

Maxime du Camp, a French writer and photographer, embarked on a remarkable journey through Egypt in the mid-19th century

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Temple of Ramses II, 1856

Temple of Ramses II, 1856
3480238 Temple of Ramses II, 1856; (add.info.: Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1856. Photograph by Maxime Du Camp (1822 -1894) a French writer and photographer

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Temple in Egypt, 1852

Temple in Egypt, 1852
3480239 Temple in Egypt, 1852; (add.info.: Temple in Egypt, 1852. Photograph by Maxime Du Camp (1822 -1894) a French writer and photographer.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Temple in Egypt, 1852

Temple in Egypt, 1852
3480237 Temple in Egypt, 1852; (add.info.: Temple in Egypt, 1852. Photograph by Maxime Du Camp (1822 -1894) a French writer and photographer.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Temple of Edfu, Pillars of Hathor, in Egypt, 1852

Temple of Edfu, Pillars of Hathor, in Egypt, 1852
3480240 Temple of Edfu, Pillars of Hathor, in Egypt, 1852; (add.info.: Temple of Edfu, Pillars of Hathor, in Egypt, 1852. Photograph by Maxime Du Camp (1822 -1894) a French writer and photographer

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Le Kaire: Tomb of the Sultan El-Ghoury [Cairo], 1849. Creator: Maxime du Camp

Le Kaire: Tomb of the Sultan El-Ghoury [Cairo], 1849. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Le Kaire: Tomb of the Sultan El-Ghoury [Cairo], 1849

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Vue du Temple de Jupiter, a Baalbek (Heliopolis), September 15, 1850

Vue du Temple de Jupiter, a Baalbek (Heliopolis), September 15, 1850

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Vue du grand Sphinx et de la grande pyramide de Menkazeh (Mycerinus), December 1849

Vue du grand Sphinx et de la grande pyramide de Menkazeh (Mycerinus), December 1849

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Tombeaux Musulmans a Siout, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp

Tombeaux Musulmans a Siout, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Tombeaux Musulmans a Siout, 1849-50

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: EGYPT 'The Eastern Colossus of Abu Simbel'(profile)

EGYPT "The Eastern Colossus of Abu Simbel"(profile)
6202880 EGYPT " The Eastern Colossus of Abu Simbel" (profile) by Du Camp, Maxime (1822-94); (add.info.: EGYPT " The Eastern Colossus of Abu Simbel" (profile)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Photo of the colossus of Abu Simbel, egypt (photo)

Photo of the colossus of Abu Simbel, egypt (photo)
6202882 Photo of the colossus of Abu Simbel, egypt (photo) by Du Camp, Maxime (1822-94); (add.info.: EGYPT " Colossus of Abu Simbel")

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Ibsamboul, Partie Meridionale Du Speos D Hathor;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852

Ibsamboul, Partie Meridionale Du Speos D Hathor;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Ibsamboul, Partie Meridionale Du Speos D Hathor; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 110 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Baalbeck (Heliopolis), Colonnade Du Temple Du Soleil;Syrie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852

Baalbeck (Heliopolis), Colonnade Du Temple Du Soleil;Syrie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Baalbeck (Heliopolis), Colonnade Du Temple Du Soleil; Syrie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 121 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Gournah, Les Colosses;Thebes, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp

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)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Vue Generale, Grand Temple de Denderah (Teutyres), Haute-Egypte, 1849 / 51

Vue Generale, Grand Temple de Denderah (Teutyres), Haute-Egypte, 1849 / 51
Vue Generale, Grand Temple de Denderah (Teutyres), Haute-Egypte, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 16 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Vue Prise al Angle Sud-Ouest, Philoe;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852

Vue Prise al Angle Sud-Ouest, Philoe;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Vue Prise a l Angle Sud-Ouest, Philoe; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 69 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Village et Temple de l Ile de Beghe, al Ouest de Philoe;Nubie, 1849 / 51

Village et Temple de l Ile de Beghe, al Ouest de Philoe;Nubie, 1849 / 51
Village et Temple de l Ile de Beghe, a l Ouest de Philoe; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 81 from the album " egypte, nubie

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Vue Cavaliere De La Seconde Cataracte;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852

Vue Cavaliere De La Seconde Cataracte;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Vue Cavaliere De La Seconde Cataracte; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 111 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Village de Hamameh, Haute-Egypte, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp

Village de Hamameh, Haute-Egypte, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Village de Hamameh, Haute-Egypte, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 21 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Tombeau de Sultans Mamelouks, Le Kaire, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp

Tombeau de Sultans Mamelouks, Le Kaire, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Tombeau de Sultans Mamelouks, Le Kaire, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 8 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Temple d Ombos, Haute-Egypte, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp

Temple d Ombos, Haute-Egypte, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Temple d Ombos, Haute-Egypte, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 65 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Temple et Village de Debod, Parembole de l Itineraire d Antonin;Nubie

Temple et Village de Debod, Parembole de l Itineraire d Antonin;Nubie
Temple et Village de Debod, Parembole de l Itineraire d Antonin; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 85 from the album " egypte, nubie

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Temple De Maharakkah (Hiera Sycaminos Des Grecs);Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852

Temple De Maharakkah (Hiera Sycaminos Des Grecs);Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Temple De Maharakkah (Hiera Sycaminos Des Grecs); Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 96 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Temple de Tafeh (Ancienne Taphis), Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp

Temple de Tafeh (Ancienne Taphis), Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Temple de Tafeh (Ancienne Taphis), Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 88 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Temple De Dandour (Ancienne Tantour), DedieaLa Triade Osiris-Isis-Horus

Temple De Dandour (Ancienne Tantour), DedieaLa Triade Osiris-Isis-Horus
Temple De Dandour (Ancienne Tantour), Dedie a La Triade Osiris-Isis-Horus; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 93 from the album " egypte, nubie

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Tombeau de Cidi-Abdellah-el-Marabout, Haute-Egypte, 1849 / 51, printed 1852

Tombeau de Cidi-Abdellah-el-Marabout, Haute-Egypte, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Tombeau de Cidi-Abdellah-el-Marabout, Haute-Egypte, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 62 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Temple d Hermontis, Haute-Egypte, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp

Temple d Hermontis, Haute-Egypte, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Temple d Hermontis, Haute-Egypte, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 63 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Temple De Dakkeh (Ancienne Pselcis); Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852

Temple De Dakkeh (Ancienne Pselcis); Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Temple De Dakkeh (Ancienne Pselcis); Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 94 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Temple de Kardassy, Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp

Temple de Kardassy, Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Temple de Kardassy, Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 87 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Temple De Dakkeh, Naos; Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp

Temple De Dakkeh, Naos; Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Temple De Dakkeh, Naos; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 95 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Temple d Amada; Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp

Temple d Amada; Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Temple d Amada; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 99 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Sortie de la Premiere Cataracte, Haute-Egypte, 1849 / 51, printed 1852

Sortie de la Premiere Cataracte, Haute-Egypte, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Sortie de la Premiere Cataracte, Haute-Egypte, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 67 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Temple De Jupiter aBaalbeck (Heliopolis, Interieur Du Naos;Syrie

Temple De Jupiter aBaalbeck (Heliopolis, Interieur Du Naos;Syrie
Temple De Jupiter a Baalbeck (Heliopolis, Interieur Du Naos; Syrie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 125 from the album " egypte, nubie)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Medinet-Habou, Ruines de la Ville de Papa;Thebes, 1849 / 51, printed 1852

Medinet-Habou, Ruines de la Ville de Papa;Thebes, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Medinet-Habou, Ruines de la Ville de Papa; Thebes, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 53 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Jerusalem, Arcades Inferieures De L Eglise Du Saint-Sepulcre;Palestine

Jerusalem, Arcades Inferieures De L Eglise Du Saint-Sepulcre;Palestine
Jerusalem, Arcades Inferieures De L Eglise Du Saint-Sepulcre; Palestine, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 115 from the album " egypte, nubie

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Vue Prise de l ile de Beghe, al Ouest, Philoe;Nubie, 1849 / 51

Vue Prise de l ile de Beghe, al Ouest, Philoe;Nubie, 1849 / 51
Vue Prise de l ile de Beghe, a l Ouest, Philoe; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 68 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Temple Hypethre, Philoe;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp

Temple Hypethre, Philoe;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Temple Hypethre, Philoe; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 70 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Temple de Debod, Parembole de l Itineraire d Antonin;Nubie, 1849 / 51

Temple de Debod, Parembole de l Itineraire d Antonin;Nubie, 1849 / 51
Temple de Debod, Parembole de l Itineraire d Antonin; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 86 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Muraille Occidentale, Grand Temple d Isis aPhiloe;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852

Muraille Occidentale, Grand Temple d Isis aPhiloe;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Muraille Occidentale, Grand Temple d Isis a Philoe; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 78 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Medinet-Habou, Facade Septentrionale du Gynecee de Ramses-Mé

Medinet-Habou, Facade Septentrionale du Gynecee de Ramses-Mé
Medinet-Habou, Facade Septentrionale du Gynecee de Ramses-Meiamoun; Thebes, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 49 from the album " egypte, nubie

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Karnak, Portique du Temple de Khons;Thebes, 1849 / 51, printed 1852

Karnak, Portique du Temple de Khons;Thebes, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Karnak, Portique du Temple de Khons; Thebes, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 29 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Kalabscheh, Porte du Pronaos; Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp

Kalabscheh, Porte du Pronaos; Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Kalabscheh, Porte du Pronaos; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 90 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Ibsamboul, Sculptures de l Entree du Speos de Phre, Nubie, 1849 / 51

Ibsamboul, Sculptures de l Entree du Speos de Phre, Nubie, 1849 / 51
Ibsamboul, Sculptures de l Entree du Speos de Phre, Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 105 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Ibsamboul, Entree De Speos D Hathor;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852

Ibsamboul, Entree De Speos D Hathor;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Ibsamboul, Entree De Speos D Hathor; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 109 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Ibsamboul, Colosse Oriental Du Grand Speos De Phre;Nubie, 1849 / 51

Ibsamboul, Colosse Oriental Du Grand Speos De Phre;Nubie, 1849 / 51
Ibsamboul, Colosse Oriental Du Grand Speos De Phre; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 103 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Hemi-Speos De Seboua, Dromos;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852

Hemi-Speos De Seboua, Dromos;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Hemi-Speos De Seboua, Dromos; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 97 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Grand Temple d Isis aPhiloe, Toth Ibiocephale;Nubie, 1849 / 51

Grand Temple d Isis aPhiloe, Toth Ibiocephale;Nubie, 1849 / 51
Grand Temple d Isis a Philoe, Toth Ibiocephale; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 79 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Grand Temple d Isis aPhiloe, Vue Generale Prise du Nord;Nubie, 1849 / 51

Grand Temple d Isis aPhiloe, Vue Generale Prise du Nord;Nubie, 1849 / 51
Grand Temple d Isis a Philoe, Vue Generale Prise du Nord; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 80 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageMaxime Du Camp Collection: Palais de Karnak, Salle Hypostyle Prise au Nord;Thebes, 1849 / 51, printed 1852

Palais de Karnak, Salle Hypostyle Prise au Nord;Thebes, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Palais de Karnak, Salle Hypostyle Prise au Nord; Thebes, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 35 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)



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Maxime du Camp, a French writer and photographer, embarked on a remarkable journey through Egypt in the mid-19th century. His lens captured breathtaking sights that continue to awe us today. In September 1850, du Camp stood before the majestic Temple of Jupiter in Baalbek (Heliopolis). The grandeur of this ancient structure was truly awe-inspiring. Just months earlier, in December 1849, he marveled at the sight of the great Sphinx and the towering pyramid of Menkazeh (Mycerinus). These iconic landmarks left an indelible mark on his photographic collection. Du Camp's exploration extended beyond well-known sites. He ventured into Siout where he discovered Muslim tombs dating back centuries. Through his lens, we catch a glimpse of history frozen in time. One cannot speak about du Camp's work without mentioning Abu Simbel - the Eastern Colossus that stands as a testament to Egypt's rich heritage. His photograph captures its profile against an azure sky, showcasing its colossal presence. The speos d'Hathor at Ibsamboul also caught du Camp's attention during his expedition along Nubia. This rock-cut temple complex is adorned with intricate carvings that reflect ancient Egyptian artistry. Baalbeck revealed another marvel - the colonnade of the Temple of the Sun. Du Camp immortalized this architectural wonder amidst ruins that whispered tales from Syria's past. As he traveled further south to Thebes, now known as Luxor, du Camp encountered Gournah and its colossal statues guarding their secrets from antiquity. These silent sentinels stood tall against time itself. Denderah beckoned him next with its grand temple dedicated to Hathor; every corner exuded divine beauty and spiritual significance. Philoe enchanted him too; his camera captured stunning angles highlighting these sacred spaces nestled along Nubia’s riverbanks.