Who painted Dendera, Interior of the Temple, Hathor Capitals?

Dendera, Interior of the Temple, Hathor Capitals was painted by Antonio Beato in 1874.

Where can I see Dendera, Interior of the Temple, Hathor Capitals?

Dendera, Interior of the Temple, Hathor Capitals is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Dendera, Interior of the Temple, Hathor Capitals?

Dendera, Interior of the Temple, Hathor Capitals is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Dendera, Interior of the Temple, Hathor Capitals

Antonio Beato , 1874

Dendera, Interior of the Temple, Hathor Capitals is a photography by the Impressionist artist Antonio Beato. It dates from 1874 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1993.98
Credit line: Gift of Virginia M. Zabriskie

About this work

Overview

Dendera, Interior of the Temple, Hathor Capitals is a photograph by Antonio Beato, created around 1874. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The photograph depicts the interior of an ancient Egyptian temple, featuring a stone wall with a carved face, likely representing the goddess Hathor, flanked by columns with intricate capitals. The wall is adorned with rows of hieroglyphics below the face.

Technique & Style

The image showcases Beato's skill in capturing the textures and details of ancient stone carvings, highlighting the ornate capitals and hieroglyphics.