Qaou el-Kebyr (Antaeopolis) – View of the Temple

About this piece

A plate from the Description de l'Égypte, the vast illustrated survey produced by the scholars who accompanied Napoleon's expedition to Egypt. It shows the columned temple at Qaw el-Kebir (ancient Antaeopolis) among palm trees, rendered in fine engraved line. Artwork is sold unframed. The frame shown is for display purposes only and is not included.

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Plate header reads 'QAOU EL KEBYR (Antaeopolis)'