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Colossal statue of Ramesses II beside a smaller statue

Title

Colossal statue of Ramesses II beside a smaller statue

Creator

Steele, Lawrence E.

Date

1895-1914

Identifier

RDS_D0_652_0060

Subject

Statues
Egypt, Ancient

Description

Photograph of a colossal statue of Ramesses II at the Luxor Temple in Egypt. The smaller statue standing next to the pharaoh's leg is believed to be of his wife, Queen Nefertari.

Rights

Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.

Format

Glass slide

Type

Still image

Original Format

Glass slide

Collection

Lawrence E. Steele Collection

Citation

Steele, Lawrence E., “Colossal statue of Ramesses II beside a smaller statue,” RDS Digital Archive, accessed December 5, 2025, https://digitalarchive.rds.ie/items/show/6374.

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