Painting (oil on canvas) of tomb of Hordjedef, G 7210-7220: G 7220 (Dynasty 4); chapel with niche false door, looking west toward Khufu pyramid.
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- ID
- 27.390
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- Department
- MFA: Giza Collections/Smith
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- Classification
- Reproductions & paintings
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- Material
- Oil on canvas
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- Dimensions
- Legacy dimension: H. 0.92 (36 1/4 in.) W. 0.766 (30 1/8 in.)
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- Credit Line
- Anonymous gift
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- Object Ownership Information
- MFA
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- Period
- Modern
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- Attested
- Hordjedef (G 7210-7220)
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- Artist
- Joseph Lindon Smith, American, 1863–1950
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- Notes
- One of a series of modern paintings by American artist Joseph Lindon Smith (1863-1950), and others, documenting aspects of the Giza excavations.
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- Site Name Eastern Cemetery
Ancient People
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- Type Attested
- Remarks Hordjedef was buried in G 7220.
Modern People
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- Type Artist
- Nationality & Dates American, 1863–1950
- Remarks Artist /expedition painter and copyist; Daughters Rachael and Frances also painted. Nationality and life dates from Who was Who in Egyptology.
Name of this image
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