Room of Tiberius, Temple of Isis, Philae

Henry Roderick Newman's Room of Tiberius, Temple of Isis, Philae describes an Egyptian temple on an island in the Nile River stone by stone in exacting detail. Long, thin strokes and stippled dashes convey the hieroglyphs adorning the walls and the cracks that indicate the passage of time.

Newman's interest in ancient architecture led him to Egypt. He was a member of the Guild of St. George, a group of artists who created thorough records of endangered landmarks. He returned to this site many times to meticulously document its chambers from various viewpoints.