[Entrance to the Temple of Khonsu at Karnak].

£500 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

Egypt Built during the New Kingdom by Ramesses III on the site of an earlier temple, the Temple of Khonsu, is located within the Precinct of Amun-Re at Karnak. Ptolemy III built the pylon (gateway) seen in this albumen print at the end of an avenue of rams-head sphinxes which run to the Temple of Luxor. Antonio Beato (1832-1906) was one of Egypt's most prolific photographers. Unlike his brother Felice Beato who travelled widely, Antonio remained in Egypt for most of his professional life. Albumen print; excellent condition and good tonal range, titled in French and numbered on reverse in pencil, signed in the negative 'A. Beato'.

• Binding: Hardcover

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