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Painting (oil on canvas) of scene from tomb of Meresankh III, G 7530-7540 (Dynasty 4); detail of of Khemten reading scroll before Meresankh (south door jamb of entrance).

Details

ID
32.39
Alternate IDs
32.39
Department
MFA: Giza Collections/Smith
Classification
Reproductions & paintings
Period
Modern
Title
Modern painting of chapel of Meresankh III, G 7530-7540
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
Legacy dimension: H. 1.23 W. 1.01
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Notes
One of a series of modern paintings by American artist Joseph Lindon Smith (1863-1950), and others, documenting aspects of the Giza excavations.

Tombs and Monuments 1

Ancient People 1

Modern People 1