A Pair of early 19th Century coloured copper engraving) by Bovinet and Sellier after the drawing by Chabrol and Joumard from volume 4 of the Description de l'Égypte . The Description de l'Égypte was the first scientific survey of all Egypt, from its plentiful antiquities to its acres of agriculture including language, music, costume, and natural history. At the time of publication, the Description de l'Égypte was the largest printed work ever produced. Its influence was enormous, establishing Egyptology as an intellectual discipline and nurturing a passion for Egyptian art throughout the Western World.

Dimensions: 100 cm x 65cm