The Art of Egypt Photographs, Lent by Life Magazine, July 3-31, 1948
Scope and Contents
An exhibition of 50 photographs of ancient Egyptian monuments taken by staff photographer American artist Eliot Elisofon while on assignment for Life Magazine in the Nile Valley. Based on a January 1948 photographic essay from Life entitled “Art of Egypt,” the exhibition was arranged under the direction of E.C. Hayes at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and lent by Life Magazine.
The exhibition records span three folders and include an exhibition description, planning correspondence, and registration receipts.
Dates
- Creation: July 3-31, 1948
Creator
- Life Magazine (Published 1883-2000) (Arranger, Organization)
- Hayes, E.C. (Arranger, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
At this time, the exhibition records are unavailable to the public and will only be made available to FAMSF staff upon request.
Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (The exhibition records span three folders.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
An exhibition of 50 photographs of ancient Egyptian monuments taken by staff photographer Eliot Elisofon while on assignment for Life Magazine in the Nile Valley, arranged under the direction of E.C. Hayes at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and lent by Life Magazine. The exhibition records span three folders.
Arrangement
The materials are separated by content and type and organized chronologically.
Subject
- Elisofon, Eliot, 1911-1973 (Artist, Person)
- Metropolitan Museum of Art (formed in 1870) (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco Archives Repository
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr
San Francisco California 94118 USA