The Tomb of Tutankhamun | Illustrated Reconstruction
This is illustrator Emma Metcalfe's illustrated reconstruction of the tomb of the ancient Egyptian king Tutankhamun which Emma researched, designed and illustrated. It shows the tomb as it was at the time of its discovery by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon in 1922.
Cutaway reconstruction illustration of the tomb of Tutankhamun showing the Antechamber, Annexe, Burial Chamber and location of artefacts inside
Detail from illustrated reconstruction of the tomb of Tutankhamun
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Detail from illustrated reconstruction of the tomb of Tutankhamun
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Detail from illustrated reconstruction of the tomb of Tutankhamun
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Detailed illustrations of Tutankhamun's three coffins and mummy with golden mask
Illustration of calcite canopic chest from the tomb of Tutankhamun
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Illustrations of Egyptian burial jewellery found of the mummy of Tutankhamun
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Illustration of an ivory game board from the tomb of Tutankhamun
Illustration of wooden head of Nefertem from the tomb of Tutankhamun
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Illustrations of shabti figures from the tomb of Tutankhamun
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Project Details
Emma aimed to create an educational illustration which didn't just label each part of the tomb, but which showed all the artefacts in their correct places too. She was also keen that it was atmospheric, enticing and illustrative, rather than just a straightforward plan.
The online archives of the Griffith Institute at the University of Oxford proved to be an invaluable resource in trying to visualise and recreate what the tomb would have been like. Their website is well worth a visit and is a fantastic resource; you can see Harry Burton's original photographs of the tomb and artefacts, as well as reading Carter's notes on each object.
Although this was originally a self-initiated project, the tomb illustration was subsequently licensed by an educational publisher. (Please contact Emma with any licensing enquiries)
Emma has also used these Egyptian illustrations as a basis for her Egypt range of souvenir products.
The online archives of the Griffith Institute at the University of Oxford proved to be an invaluable resource in trying to visualise and recreate what the tomb would have been like. Their website is well worth a visit and is a fantastic resource; you can see Harry Burton's original photographs of the tomb and artefacts, as well as reading Carter's notes on each object.
Although this was originally a self-initiated project, the tomb illustration was subsequently licensed by an educational publisher. (Please contact Emma with any licensing enquiries)
Emma has also used these Egyptian illustrations as a basis for her Egypt range of souvenir products.
