This magnificent reproduction of two rare French design collections of the early twentieth century encompasses everything a graphic artist could wish for in ancient Egyptian decor. All the classic elements are included: funerary art, costumed figures with exotic headdresses, charioteers, religious iconography, elaborately embellished vases, magnificent sailing ships, and many exquisite patterns from interior and exterior architectural ornamentation. A rich treasury of lush, brilliantly colored design motifs, this superb collection of royalty-free images will serve as an excellent source of inspiration for artists and designers and provide a magnificent book for browsers and all those interested in the culture and art forms of ancient Egypt.