View showing an excavation in progress at Saqqara, with a mummy case being hauled up from the shaft of the tomb. In the background other excavators are posed round an open mummy case. Mariette himself is seated on the left.
General view of the of the Meidum Pyramid. Although presenting the appearance of a step pyramid, the structure originally had a smooth outer casing that later collapsed.
Close view of relief carving of Seti I: 'L'admirable portrait de Séti s'impose de lui-même à l'attention du visiteur. Je doute qu'on en trouve un autre dans toute l'Égypte qui soit plus personnel et plus vivant.'