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The photograph depicts the Sphinx, partially cleared from sand, with two Egyptians climbing it and another posing with a camel. In the background, two pyramids can be made out, that of Menkaure and a secondary one. The signature of the author can be found at the bottom left.
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The photograph depicts the Sphinx, partially cleared from sand, with two Egyptians climbing it and another posing with a camel. In the background, two pyramids can be made out, that of Menkaure and a secondary one. The signature of the author can be found at the bottom left.

F. Bonfils
INV01_009
Positive/ Albumen paper
22,3x28
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Photograph of the Sphinx in the Giza Plateau viewed from the side (south), still partially buried by desert sands, with three egyptians seated. Behind, the pyramid of Khufu is visible. The image could most likely be attributed to V. R. Lanzone.
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Photograph of the Sphinx in the Giza Plateau viewed from the side (south), still partially buried by desert sands, with three egyptians seated. Behind, the pyramid of Khufu is visible. The image could most likely be attributed to V. R. Lanzone.

1865 - 1870
R. V. Lanzone?
INV02_008
Positive/ Albumen paper
19,9x24,1
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The photograph shows the Sphinx of Giza, with an Egyptian climbing the monument and two other people at its base. In the background, the pyramid of Menkaure can be seen. The author's signature is visible at the bottom left.
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The photograph shows the Sphinx of Giza, with an Egyptian climbing the monument and two other people at its base. In the background, the pyramid of Menkaure can be seen. The author's signature is visible at the bottom left.

C. Zangaki, G. Zangaki
INV27_001
Positive/ Albumen paper
21,7x28
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Front view of the Sphinx, not yet completely cleared of sand. In the background are two of the three major pyramids, that of Khafre on the right, and that of Menkaure on the left.
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Front view of the Sphinx, not yet completely cleared of sand. In the background are two of the three major pyramids, that of Khafre on the right, and that of Menkaure on the left.

Album2_001
Positive/ Albumen paper
30x45
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View of the Sphinx, partially cleared of sand. Behind it is the pyramid of Pharaoh Khufu, the largest on the Giza Plateau.
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View of the Sphinx, partially cleared of sand. Behind it is the pyramid of Pharaoh Khufu, the largest on the Giza Plateau.

Album2_008
Positive/ Albumen paper
25.5x20
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The photograph depicts the Sphinx (still not completely cleared of sand) upon which some egyptians stand. Between its paws, one can clearly see the "Dream Stele", the stele of Pharaoh Tuthmosis IV from the 18th dynasty, as well as some remains of a plinth. In the background, the pyramids of Khafre (right), Menkaure (to the left of the Sphinx's head) and the top of a satellite pyramid in the distance are visible. The author's signature is at the bottom right.
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The photograph depicts the Sphinx (still not completely cleared of sand) upon which some egyptians stand. Between its paws, one can clearly see the "Dream Stele", the stele of Pharaoh Tuthmosis IV from the 18th dynasty, as well as some remains of a plinth. In the background, the pyramids of Khafre (right), Menkaure (to the left of the Sphinx's head) and the top of a satellite pyramid in the distance are visible. The author's signature is at the bottom right.

1875 - 1877
F. Bonfils
INV01_011
Positive/ Albumen paper
22,2x28,1
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Photograph of the Sphinx in the Giza Plateau, still not completely cleared of sand. The stele of Pharaoh Tuthmosis IV from the 18th dynasty, covered with mats, and a column base can be seen between the Sphinx's paws. Three men in traditional clothing stand on the monument. In the background on the left, the pyramid of Pharaoh Menkaure can be seen. The signature of the author is at the bottom right.
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Photograph of the Sphinx in the Giza Plateau, still not completely cleared of sand. The stele of Pharaoh Tuthmosis IV from the 18th dynasty, covered with mats, and a column base can be seen between the Sphinx's paws. Three men in traditional clothing stand on the monument. In the background on the left, the pyramid of Pharaoh Menkaure can be seen. The signature of the author is at the bottom right.

1875 - 1888
A. Beato
INV02_003
Positive/ Albumen paper
36,4x24,4
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INV01_009
INV02_008
INV27_001
Album2_001
Album2_008
INV01_011
INV02_003
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