The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts

The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts

1-649-433 - Historica Graphica Collection/Heritage Images

The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, 19th century. The Sphinx is located on the Giza Plateau with the three pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren) and Menkaura (Men-kaur-re). The face is thought to be a likeness of the 4th Dynasty Pharaoh Khafre, who ruled Egypt during the 26th century BC. From Egypt and Nubia, Vol 1, by David Roberts.


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People Information

Creator
  1. David Roberts, attributed to: British; Scottish: Artist, painter, lithographer, scenographer, author
Subject
  1. Khafre: Egyptian: King

Medium
  1. Lithograph

Geographic Hierarchy

World Africa Egypt Maţrūḩ Pyramids of Giza

  1. 29 59 00 N , 031 08 00 E

Category Hierarchy

People Royalty

Locations & Buildings Archaeological Sites

Artistic Representations Portraits

Society & Culture Death & Burial

Locations & Buildings Monuments & Statues


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5402x3912
File Size : 61,912kb


Aliases

  1. 67165
  1. 0600000714
  1. 1-649-433
  1. 1649433
  1. 67165

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