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Travels in Upper and Lower Egypt, in company with several divisions of the French Army, during the campaigns of General Bonaparte in that country, Vivant Denon ; translated by Arthur Aikin, Volume 3

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Travels in Upper and Lower Egypt, in company with several divisions of the French Army, during the campaigns of General Bonaparte in that country, Vivant Denon ; translated by Arthur Aikin, Volume 3

Language

eng

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Travels in Upper and Lower Egypt

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Oclc number

927410996

Responsibility statement

Vivant Denon ; translated by Arthur Aikin

Series statement

Cambridge library collection. EgyptologyCambridge Social Sciences eBooks

Sub title

in company with several divisions of the French Army, during the campaigns of General Bonaparte in that country

Summary

Napoleon's military expedition to Egypt in 1798 famously included various scientists and savants, among whom was the author of this three-volume work, published in French in 1802 and in English in 1803. Vivant Denon (1747–1825) was a diplomat under the Ancien Régime, but survived the Revolution thanks to the patronage of the painter David, and met Napoleon through the salon of Josephine de Beauharnais. He accompanied the army, excavating and sketching, sometimes even during battles. The publication of this lively, illustrated account is regarded as the chief stimulus for the so-called 'Egyptian Revival' style of architecture, interior design and even costume. In Volume 3, Denon continues his travels, taking opportunities to join with surveying parties, sketching, and purchasing antiquities, including mummies and papyrus manuscripts. The volume ends with Denon's return to France, and his regret at how little he had seen and done, compared with the immensity of Egypt.--, Provided by publisher

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