Maspero, G. (Gaston), 1846-1916 · New York, Charles Scribner's Sons · leaf 75
e studied them on theroyal monuments, we can form no ideaof the perfection with which the Memphiteartists have treated them. The Menkhau-Heru of the Louvre (Fig. 97) had alreadyshown us with what charm they wereable to invest the images of their Pharaohs,but this was but an isolated fragment;on the… … gS. —TRIUMPHAL BAS-RELIEF OF SEXEFERUAT SINAI. (Phot. Petrie.) stone with an assurance and freedom that never falter for aninstant. The background is hollowed imperceptibly along- this line, to accentuate therelief, but so subtly isit done that we can onlyperceive it by an effort;the subject is by…
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