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Harry Burton: The alchemist of light
Carmen Ruiz recounts the life and legacy of the visual storyteller who sculpted the history of ancient Egypt with light.
Harry H Burton is famous for his wonderful images of Tutankhamun’s treasures. Published in The Times, his photographs allowed the world to follow the most important archaeological discovery in history. Burton knew how to imbue his photographs with artistry and craftsmanship; he knew how capture the soul of the objects he photographed. And yet his story is seldom told, and his importance frequently overlooked.
Harry Burton at his ‘photographic studio’ in front of the Tomb of Sety II (KV15). Here he is photographing one of Tutankhamun’s objects using a light box created to take advantage of Egypt’s sunlight. Image: Griffith Institute (TAA ii.19.14.1.3)
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