1-647-412 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

'The hunting of the wild bull, carved on a tempkle wall at Medinet Habu, Thebes, Egypt', 1905. 'This is one of the most spirited scenes that an Egyptian sculptor ever wrought. The king, with reigns slackened and hanging in a distinct curve from his waist, urges on his plumed horses as they dash after the great hull, plunging through the reeds in the vain endeavour to escape to the river. Poising his long lance ready for the fatal thrust, the eager Pharaoh leans far over the front of his chariot; as he strains to reach the fleeing prey, he has placed one foot out upon the chariot-pole.' Stereoscopic card. Detail. From a series called Egypt Through the Stereoscope, text by James H Breasted.