1929 Colossi Memnon Pharaoh Amenhotep III Thebes Egypt - ORIGINAL EGYPT

This is an original 1929 photogravure of the Colossi of Memnon, the massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III at Thebes, Egypt. (Memnonskolosse Theben, Colosses de Memnon, Colossi di Memnone Tebe) Photograph by Herbert Ricke. Period Paper is pleased to offer an exceptional collection of historic original photogravures of Egypt. The actual border around the photogravure is larger than what is shown in the digital image and each image has a caption in French, English, Italian and German, which will be included with the item when shipped. However, we wanted to show you the actual image up close and the dimensions provided next to the "Size" above indicate the size of the actual photogravure only. The total size is approximately two inches larger in width and height. These original photogravures are not to be confused with the more common halftone prints. Each of these photogravures was created from an engraved plate and provides exceptional detail, contrast, warmth, and depth, mak