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Art in Egypt (1912)

Maspero, G. (Gaston), 1846-1916 · New York, Charles Scribner's Sons · leaf 197

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under thedress is masterly. The wig is so in-geniously arranged that instead ofcrushing the face, it forms a frameround it, and gives it importance.This face changes in character, andalmost seems to change its century,according to the angle at which westudy it. Confronting us, it is roundand full,… … FIG. 344.—HEAD OF A STATUE OF HERU-EM-HEB (Museum, Cairo). (Phot. E. Brugsch.)

Art -- Egypt · Egypt -- Antiquities

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