Entrance to the Temple of Amun at Gourna, Thebes - perfect for enriching a space with ancient accents - David Roberts, Egypt and Nubia 1838

Color lithograph: Group at the entrance to the temple of Amun at Gourna, Thebes

Discover this captivating engraving of the Temple of Amun at Goorna, Thebes, depicting a typical group of Turco-Egyptians. In the foreground, an officer of the Pasha, visiting to collect tribute or listen to complaints, is surrounded by the village sheik and his assistants. This scene reveals the practices of the time, when judicial decisions were often influenced by bribes, illustrating the abuse of the Egyptian judicial system.

This print, ideal for lovers of Egyptian history and culture, also captures more picturesque and charming moments of daily life. Figures in traditional dress, including a veiled Arab woman and children dressed in different social classes, add a touch of authenticity and color. Although the ruins of the Temple of Amun are modest compared to the majestic temples of Karnak and Luxor, they remain a site of interest for archaeology enthusiasts. This work offers a fascinating window into local customs and ancient architecture, enriching your space with a historical and cultural note.

Reproduction of an engraving of a drawing by David Roberts (1796-1864) made during his three-month journey from Alexandria to the temple of Abu Simbel in Nubia, a journey of more than fifteen hundred kilometers.

His drawings were already the subject of considerable success during his lifetime, in particular those published between 1846 and 1849 in the form of three volumes, published in London by FG Moon and entitled Egypt and Nubia, made from the drawings and sketches made during this trip to the banks of the Nile during the winter of 1838-1839, and lithographed by Louis Haghe.