Title

Egyptians moving a giant statue from the quarries

Caption

Engraving of a bas-relief depicting Egyptians moving a giant statue from the quarries. They have mounted the colossus on a sledge. One figure stands on the knee and directs operations, while another stands on the front of the sledge and pours fluid on the ground to reduce friction. Dated 19th Century

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A16_381

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (4,1Mb) / 24,2in x 9,6in / 7255 x 2891 (300dpi)

Keywords

19th Century Engraving Engraved Illustration Illustrated Bas-Relief Relief Ancient Ancient Egyptian Ancient Egypt Egyptian Egypt Giant Massive Statue Colossus Sledge Friction Physics History of Physics History Construction Slaves Slave Labour Labourers Labourer Decorative Decoration Archaeology History of Archaeology 19th Century