Tutankhamun's Tomb: The Thrill of Discovery

Harry Burton (1879-1940)

Synopsis

This book accompanies two exhibitions: "Wonderful Things! The Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun, The Harry Barton Photographs" at The Oriental Institute Museum, University of Chicago, and "Tutankhamun's Tomb: The Thrill of Discovery" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. It showcases duotone photographs of Tutankhamun's tomb, sourced from the prints and negatives in the archives of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The book captures the excitement of the tomb's discovery and provides insight into the artifacts found. It bridges historical photography with the enthralling narrative of one of the most significant archaeological finds of the 20th century.

Book Details

ISBN-10:
1588391892
ISBN-13:
9781588391896
PUBLISHER:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
YEAR:
2023
BINDING:
Paperback
PAGES:
103 pages
LANGUAGE:
English

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