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The Last Ancient Wonder - Egyptian Pyramid Art Print
by Mark Tisdale
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The Last Ancient Wonder - Egyptian Pyramid art print by Mark Tisdale. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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It's been nearly two thousand years since the ancient seven wonders of the world were listed by the Greeks. And at that time, the three pyramids at... more
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It's been nearly two thousand years since the ancient seven wonders of the world were listed by the Greeks. And at that time, the three pyramids at Giza in Egypt were already nearly two thousand years old themselves. So it's amazing to know that of all the things on that list of things to see on that ancient list, only the pyramids survive.
Sadly, they are shadows of their former selves, but at nearly four millennia what would we expect? This is the second pyramid built on the Giza plateau, likely for the Pharaoh Khafre. A lot of people today mistake it as the first or great pyramid, the tallest. This is because it appears slightly taller because it still has the stone casing at the top. Try to imagine the entire pyramid with smooth casing stones and a plaster finish. And very likely painted! As awe inspiring as it is to stand before them today, it's nothing compared to what the experience must have been when they were new.
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About Mark Tisdale
Life is full of happy surprises. After just over a decade working in the 9 to 5 cube world, I threw caution to the wind to follow my dreams of being a full time visual artist. That was five years ago! Is it easy? No, but something truly worthwhile is rarely simple. My body of work is wide ranging from photographic scenes of far away places, more near and dear locations, and more fanciful artwork. It's all crafted with a heartfelt love for finding the beauty in little captured moments. My artwork also hangs on walls near and far from private homes to businesses who have chosen to decorate with my art. Whether you've purchased one piece or a house full or you simply admire and share with your friends, your patronage of my art is...
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