Fragment of the great colossus at Memnonium, Thebes - perfect for a touch of elegance and exoticism - David Roberts, Egypt and Nubia 1838

Color lithograph: Fragment of the great colossus at Memnonium, Thebes

Discover this fascinating engraving of the fragment of the great Colossus of Memnonium at Thebes, an impressive remnant of ancient temples. Although the original temple is largely destroyed, this fragment offers a striking glimpse of the enormity and grandeur of the building. The ruins, including a side corridor adorned with columns with budded lotus capitals, bear witness to the majestic architecture that once rivaled the Temple of Karnak. The fragment of the statue of Ramses II, which was one of the largest statues in Egypt, is particularly noteworthy.

Ideal for history and archaeology enthusiasts, this print will capture the imagination of those fascinated by the mysteries of ancient Egypt. It makes a unique decorative piece that will bring a touch of historical flair to your space, while celebrating the lost grandeur of one of the most impressive wonders of antiquity.

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.