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1. 1261.d.30, 1(12)

Reference (shelfmark):
1261.d.30, 1(12)
Title:
Haute-Égypte. Nécropole de l'ancienne Lycopolis. Asyout. Photographer: Du Camp, Maxime
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography View at Asyut (the ancient Lykopolis), looking towards the hillside, pierced near the summit by rows of rock-cut tombs. Flaubert and Du Camp arrived at Asyut on 26 February 1850 and visited the tombs on the same day, before leaving for Qena the next morning. With ad...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
25-26 Feb 1850
Extent:
1 item

2. 1261.d.30, 1(8)

Reference (shelfmark):
1261.d.30, 1(8)
Title:
Le Kaire. Tombeau de sultans memelouks (Vallée des Tombeaux). Photographer: Du Camp, Maxime
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography General view of a group of domed tombs. Flaubert's travel notes record visiting the tombs on 4 December 1849, and the photograph may have been taken on that occasion (see Francis Steegmuller, 'Flaubert in Egypt' (Penguin Books, London, 1996), p. 46).
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1849-1850
Extent:
1 item