Abu Simbel comes from the hand of William Henry Bartlett (1809–1854).
William Henry Bartlett, Abu Simbel. Public domain.
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The artist behind "Abu Simbel" is William Henry Bartlett. The work is catalogued under William Henry Bartlett's name.
The copyright status of "Abu Simbel" - in the public domain - its copyright has expired - follows from the artist's death in 1854.
1809–1854, United Kingdom
A Topographical Visionary: The Life and Art of William Henry Bartlett Born in the bustling heart of Kentish Town, London, in 1809, William Henry Bartlett embarked on a career that would indelibly mark the landscape of nineteenth-century topographical illustration. His journey began not with brushes and palettes, but as an apprentice to John Britton, a prominent antiquarian and artist whose influence proved foundational. This early immersion into the world of historical documentation and artistic rendering instilled in Bartlett a meticulous attention to detail and a deep appreciation for the stories embedded within architecture and scenery – qualities that would define his life’s work. It was a formative period, shaping not just his technical skills but also his understanding of how art could serve as a powerful vehicle for preserving and communicating history.
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