Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt, c1890. Artist: Newton & Co

Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt, c1890.  Artist: Newton & Co

2-547-805 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt, c1890. A portrait statue of the 4th dynasty Pharaoh Khafre (Chephren) in the form of a sphinx, a mythical creature with a lion's body and human head. It dates from the 26th century BC. The Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre's father, can be seen behind the Sphinx. Lantern slide.


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People Information

Creator
  1. Newton & Co, attributed to: British: Artist
Subject
  1. Khafre: Egyptian: King
People Related
  1. Khufu: Egyptian: King, pharaoh

Medium
  1. Photograph

Geographic Hierarchy

World Africa Egypt Maţrūḩ Pyramids of Giza

  1. 29 59 00 N , 031 08 00 E

World Africa Egypt Giza Giza

  1. 30 00 29 N , 031 12 39 E

Category Hierarchy

Locations & Buildings Archaeological Sites

Religion & Belief Other

Society & Culture Death & Burial

Locations & Buildings Monuments & Statues


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4571x3866
File Size : 17,258kb


Aliases

  1. 0580026493
  1. 2-547-805
  1. 2547805

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