Europe, France, 19th century. Three large-scale engravings from Description de l'Egypte ou Recueil des observations et des recherches qui ont ete faites en Egypte pendant l'expedition de l'Egypte. Paris: C.L.F. Panckoucke, 1820-1830. These include (1) Artist: H.J. Redoute - Engraver: Pomel - "Thebes. Karnak. Bas-reliefs Sculptes Dans Le Couloir Environnant Les Appartemens De Granit Du Palais" (2) Artist: Chabrol et Jomard - Engraver: Phelippeaux - "Barques Symboliques Faisant Partie De La Decoration De La Salle Hypostyle Et Sujets Guerriers Sculptes Sur Les Murs Exterieurs Du Palais" (3) Artist: Jollois, St. Genis et Coraboeuf - Engraver: Schroeder et Blondeaux - "Plan Topographique De Ruines" - A wonderful trio of 19th century French large-scale engravings. Size: 27.5" L x 42.75" W (69.8 cm x 108.6 cm)

Napoleon's expedition to Egypt (1798-1801) inspired Egyptomania during the 19th century which in turn inspired great interest in Egyptian history and led to important archaeological expeditions as well as the establishment of impressive collections of Egyptian antiquities throughout the world.

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection

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Expected age wear with tears, losses, and stains primarily to the peripheries of pages. Normal toning to paper. Imagery is still strong.