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Greene, John Beasley
(1832-1856)Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III, Medinet Habu

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Fotografie des 19. – 21. Jahrhunderts (Katalog nur online verfügbar)
Auktionsdatum 29.11.2025

Entrance to the second courtyard, Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III, Medinet Habu. 1854. Salted paper print, mounted to original card. 23,2 x 30 cm (47,4 x 61,7 cm). Signed and dated in the negative in lower right: “J.B. Greene 1854” and in lower left "I 31".

Photographed during Greene’s 1854 expedition to Upper Egypt, this image shows the monumental entrance to the second courtyard of the Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu, on the west bank of Thebes. The structure’s massive stone blocks and carved hieroglyphic reliefs are captured in Greene’s characteristic frontal style, emphasizing clarity and volume. The composition exemplifies Greene’s dual role as archaeologist and photographer, blending scientific intent with an eye for formal rigor and tonal subtlety. – Light surface rubbed spot, a few minimal spots in sky area; otherwise in very good condition with strong detail and well-preserved tones. Mount time-stained in edges.