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Painting (oil on canvas) of scene from tomb of Princess Hemetre (late Dynasty 4); standing figure of princess (square pillar in chapel).

Details

ID
36.259
Alternate IDs
36.259
Department
MFA: Giza Collections/Smith
Classification
Reproductions & paintings
Period
Modern
Title
Modern painting of chapel of Hemetre
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
Legacy dimension: H. 79 1/2 in. W. 31 in.
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Bibliography
Dunham, Dows. "New Paintings of Egyptian Tombs." Bulletin of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 34, No. 203 (June 1936), p. 46.
Notes
One of a series of modern paintings by American artist Joseph Lindon Smith (1863-1950), and others, documenting aspects of the Giza excavations. (Deaccessioned February 28, 1991)
Remarks
MFA 32.259 deaccessioned

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