Maspero, G. (Gaston), 1846-1916 · New York, Charles Scribner's Sons · leaf 277
FIG. 404.—STATUE RE-CARVED AS A C.*:SAR(Museum, Cairo).(Phot. E. Brugsch.) ART IN EGYPT … FIG. 495. COLOSSUS OF THEROMAN PERIOD(Museum, Cairo). (Phot. E. Brugsch.) Certain ancient types were modified in thislast stage of sculpture; that, for instance, ofthe female sphinx, who began to lean her headto one side and to cross her forepaws (Fig. 490).No original type was born of this…
Art -- Egypt · Egypt -- Antiquities
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