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Restoration of the Temple of Ramases II at Thebes, drawn and measured by F. Avondale

Catherwood, Frederick (1799-1854) (after). English. Medium: pencil on paper. Date: 1832. Drawing overseen by Frederick Catherwood (1799-1854), English artist, architect and explorer; Architectural drawing "taken from the site of the ruins" including details of transverse section of the First Chamber, transverse section of the Hall of Columns, transverse section of the Court of Osiris and a transverse section of the Entrance Court; The tomb itself is located in the Valley of the Kings at modern day Luxor; Provenance: Private Collection.