Mariette Bey, Egyptologist - Original 19th Century Wood Engraving

Original 19th-century wood engraving, a bust portrait of Auguste Mariette, Mariette Bey, the French archaeologist who directed the excavations in Egypt and founded the Bulaq Museum, forerunner of the present Cairo Museum. He is shown in a fez with his arms folded. Leaf from an illustrated magazine, with printed text on the back.

Medium: Wood engraving, leaf from an illustrated magazine
Date: 19th Century
Dimensions: 4.7 x 6.5 in (12 x 16.5 cm)
Condition: Good; image well printed and very finely cut, paper with slight toning