Discovering Tutankhamun at the Met

Through April 29, 2007... Discovering Tutankhamun: The Photographs of Harry Burton.

 

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"This exhibition of vintage photographs celebrates one of the most memorable

episodes in the history of archaeology: the discovery and exploration of the

tomb of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun (Dynasty 18, ruled ca.

1336-1327 B.C.). These photographs, documenting every stage in the process of

the excavation, ... Burton?s splendid black-and-white photographs capture

thousands of the beautifully made and decorated objects found in the tomb."

 

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More: <a

href="http://www.metmuseum.org/special/se_event.asp?OccurrenceId={9B8DDDD4-4201-4C11-86CF-8A769AA626B9}">Metropolitan

Museum official site</a> (includes about 20 small JPEGs of photos at the show)

Note to news editor applicants: This show qualifies for a mention because (1) it is at a major cultural institution, (2) it is in New York City, which is moderately convenient to many photo.net readers, (3) the Web site for the exhibition has example photos, so the exhibit and the news article has some value even to those who will never be able to make it to Manhattan.