Egyptian Artca. 1479–1400 B.C.By Nina de Garis Davies
Gesso Preparation and Application, Tomb of Rekhmire is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 18) created in ca. 1479–1400 B.C. using tempera on paper measuring facsimile: h. 27.3 cm (10 3/4 in); w. 59.5 cm (23 7/16… attributed to Nina de Garis Davies — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Tempera on paper |
| Dimensions | facsimile: h. 27.3 cm (10 3/4 in); w. 59.5 cm (23 7/16 in) Scale 1:1 framed: h. 30.5 cm (12 in); w. 63.5 cm (25 in) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1933 |
| Date | ca. 1479–1400 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the New Kingdom period, during the Dynasty 18 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1479 BC.
Geography
Origin: Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Gesso Preparation and Application, Tomb of Rekhmire?
Gesso Preparation and Application, Tomb of Rekhmire is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Gesso Preparation and Application, Tomb of Rekhmire created?
Gesso Preparation and Application, Tomb of Rekhmire dates to ca. 1479–1400 B.C..
What material is Gesso Preparation and Application, Tomb of Rekhmire made from?
Gesso Preparation and Application, Tomb of Rekhmire is crafted from tempera on paper.
Where does Gesso Preparation and Application, Tomb of Rekhmire originate?
Gesso Preparation and Application, Tomb of Rekhmire originates from Egypt.
Is Gesso Preparation and Application, Tomb of Rekhmire in the public domain?
Gesso Preparation and Application, Tomb of Rekhmire is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.