Artwork
Dendera, Interior of the Temple, Hathor Capitals
Dendera, Interior of the Temple, Hathor Capitals is a photography by the Impressionist artist Antonio Beato. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Dendera, Interior of the Temple, Hathor Capitals is a photograph by Antonio Beato, created around 1874. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The photograph depicts the interior of an ancient Egyptian temple, featuring a stone wall with a carved face, likely representing the goddess Hathor, flanked by columns with intricate capitals. The wall is adorned with rows of hieroglyphics below the face.
Technique & Style
The image showcases Beato's skill in capturing the textures and details of ancient stone carvings, highlighting the ornate capitals and hieroglyphics.
Artist & collection
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