Rameses II, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 450-B

Collection Type

  • Photography

GUSN

GUSN-391610

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Description

The image shows a statue of Rameses II within the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. The statue, labeled with "Rameses II B.C. 1400," is situated prominently in the gallery, surrounded by other artifacts in glass display cases and a large wall relief behind it. Several other sculptures and artifacts are visible throughout the room.

Details

Descriptive Terms

photography
Egyptian (ancient)
galleries (display spaces)
artifacts (object genre)
sculpture (visual work)
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

1474

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP024366
B-Series negative 450-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09

Reference Code

PC022.001.002.001.002.450-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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