Medinet Habou, Thebes

Cartographer / Artist: Antonio Beato (c. 1832–1906)

Date Created: c. 1880

Medium: Photograph

Physical Dimensions: 16.2 × 17.4 in (41.1 × 44.2 cm)

Geographic Scope: Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt

Archive Catalog ID: 1837.6A / 137

Provenance: The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive

Collection: Misc Albumen Prints Middle East

A striking late-19th-century albumen photograph by renowned photographer Antonio Beato depicting the monumental hieroglyph-covered walls and Osiride statues at the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III in Medinet Habu.

Condition: Photograph has rich tonal range with minor surface scuffing. Cardboard mount shows moderate age. toning and a chipped upper. left corner. Handwritten title on mount below print. "Medinet Habou". Left margin features an ink stamp from the "New. Church Theological School" with handwritten archival numbers. Verso details. General age. toning and light surface dust. Small losses/chips to the left edge and cropped upper. right corner. Minor corner wear and soft creasing consistent with age

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Medinet Habou, Thebes

By Antonio Beato (c. 1832–1906)

Archival Overview & Authenticated Facts

Authentic period c. 1880 Photograph by Antonio Beato (c. 1832–1906) documenting Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt. Measures 16.2 × 17.4 in (41.1 × 44.2 cm). Verified original holding from the Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive.

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Physical Specifications & Details

Medium & Technique
Photograph
Sheet / Plate Size
16.2 × 17.4 in (41.1 × 44.2 cm)
Date / Era
c. 1880
Geographic Scope
Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt
Archive Catalog ID
1837.6A / 137
Provenance
The Dr. Joseph R. Rubini Archive
Preservation & Condition Report
  • Photograph has rich tonal range with minor surface scuffing
  • Cardboard mount shows moderate age
  • toning and a chipped upper
  • left corner
  • Handwritten title on mount below print
  • "Medinet Habou"
  • Left margin features an ink stamp from the "New
  • Church Theological School" with handwritten archival numbers
  • Verso details
  • General age
  • toning and light surface dust
  • Small losses/chips to the left edge and cropped upper
  • right corner
  • Minor corner wear and soft creasing consistent with age

Historical Context & Archival Analysis

A striking late-19th-century albumen photograph by renowned photographer Antonio Beato depicting the monumental hieroglyph-covered walls and Osiride statues at the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III in Medinet Habu.

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