The Great Pyramid, Giza
The Met
Artist: Adrien Dauzats(French, Bordeaux 1804–1868 Paris)
Date: 1830 or later
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 16 7/8 × 13 in. (42.9 × 33 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Kenneth Jay Lane, 2015
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A large, stepped pyramid of rough blocks, with figures climbing its face under a blue sky
Detailed Description
A massive, stepped pyramid is depicted, viewed from a low angle that highlights its large scale. The pyramid, constructed from large, rough-hewn blocks of light brown and orange-brown stone, fills most of the canvas. Sunlight illuminates the left side of the pyramid, creating strong, dark shadows on the right side of each block. This contrast reveals the rough texture and three-dimensional depth of the structure. Several small figures are visible on the pyramid's surface. One figure, dressed in a light-colored robe, is climbing near the bottom-center. Other smaller figures are scattered higher up on both the left and right slopes of the pyramid. The upper right portion of the image reveals a clear, deep blue sky. A faint crescent moon is visible in the upper right sky, and two dark birds are soaring across the sky. The initials "A D" are visible in the lower right corner of the pyramid's face.
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