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The 4 artworks by Georges Méliès our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 4 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linnen canvas · Certificaat van echtheid · Wereldwijd verzonden Georges Méliès · 1861 – 1938

Aswan Dam under construction: Mohammed Ali Channel from Awad, During Eclipse, May 28th 1900

View the most popular artwork of Georges Méliès ranked #1: Aswan Dam under construction: Mohammed Ali Channel from Awad, During Eclipse, May 28th 1900

1900 · Science Museum, Londen · original 24 x 29 cm

A dramatic black and white photograph captures Marie-Georges-Jean Méliès’s 1900 painting of the Aswan Dam under construction during an eclipse, showcasing a realistic yet evocative landscape with atmospheric perspective and human intervention in nature.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 1 of 5 artworks by Georges Méliès
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Aswan Dam under construction: Camels at navigation channel

1900 · Science Museum, Londen · original 24 x 29 cm

Marie-Georges Jean Méliès’s evocative black and white photograph captures the monumental Aswan Dam construction in 1900, showcasing a dramatic scene of camels transporting workers amidst the nascent navigation channel – a testament to pioneering photography and Remington's chronicle of the American West.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 2 of 5 artworks by Georges Méliès
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Aswan Dam under construction: West Channel excavation. Looking East

1901 · Science Museum, Londen · original 24 x 29 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 3 of 5 artworks by Georges Méliès
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Aswan Dam under construction: North side of Dam

1900 · Science Museum, Londen · original 24 x 29 cm

A striking black & white photo of the Aswan Dam under construction by Marie-Georges Méliès. Witness engineering marvels & human effort in this 1900 masterpiece – a unique photographic find.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 4 of 5 artworks by Georges Méliès
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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The artist

Georges Méliès

1861 – 1938

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Born1861, Paris, France
Color intensitymonochromatic
Also known asMarie-Georges-Jean Méliès, the Cinemagician, George Méliès, جورج ميلييس, Жорж Мелиес
Top-ranked workAswan Dam under construction: Mohammed Ali Channel from Awad, During Eclipse, May 28th 1900
Copyright statusPublic domain
Art period19th Century
Museums on APSScience Museum

Biography

The Architect of Illusion

Marie-Georges-Jean Méliès was far more than a mere observer of the world; he was a master of its transformation. While history often remembers him as a pioneer of cinema, his creative essence resided in the realm of the impossible. A French filmmaker, actor, magician, and to beymaker, Méliès possessed a unique ability to blend the tangible with the fantastical. His work was characterized by an unwavering dedication to creating illusions, utilizing his skills as a magician to breathe life into the nascent medium of film. Through his inventive spirit, he led many technical and narrative developments in the early days of cinema, particularly within the realms of fantasy and science fiction.

His artistic development was deeply rooted in the art of the trick. By applying the principles of magic to the moving image, he popularized groundbreaking techniques that would become cornerstones of visual storytelling. He was a pioneer of special effects, mastering methods such as substitution splices, multiple exposures, time-lapse photography, and dissolves. Even the application of hand-painted color served his mission to enhance the dreamlike quality of his narratives. His work often functioned as spectacular theatrical creations, where the boundaries between reality and stagecraft were intentionally blurred to captivate the imagination of his audience.

A Lens on History and Progress

Beyond the controlled environments of his studio, Méliès demonstrated a profound capacity for capturing the monumental shifts of his era through photography. His photographic eye possessed a meticulous observational quality that allowed him to document pivotal historical moments with both grandeur and quiet contemplation. One such instance can be seen in his documentation of the Aswan Dam project. Through his lens, the construction of this massive infrastructure became a powerful meditation on humanity's relationship with nature and the relentless march of progress.

In these photographic works, Méliès captured the intersection of tradition and modernity. His images often depicted the raw power of natural elements, such as the Nile River, juxtaposed against the ambitious engineering efforts of the early 20th century. He had a remarkable ability to find beauty in the logistical challenges of human endeavor, portraying scenes where:

Traditional methods, such as camel caravans, moved alongside cutting-edge technology.
The dramatic spectacle of natural events, like an eclipse, provided a backdrop to human industry.
The daily lives of people were captured amidst significant social and economic upheaval.

Using the wet plate collodion process, he produced images with remarkable detail and tonal range, creating a grainy texture that lent an air of authenticity and immediacy to his historical records.

Legacy of the Dreamweaver

The significance of Marie-Georges-Jean Méliès extends far beyond the films he produced or the photographs he captured. He is widely regarded as one of the first individuals to recognize the profound potential of narrative film, transforming a scientific novelty into a powerful medium for storytelling. His vast body of work, which includes hundreds of films, served as an essential precursor to modern narrative cinema. Even as the industry evolved, his influence remained etched in the very fabric of cinematic language.

His legacy is preserved not only through his surviving works but also through the enduring fascination with his ability to weave dreams into reality. He remains a symbol of an era where art and technology were inextricably linked, and where the pursuit of wonder was the highest calling of the creator. Through his innovations in editing, special effects, and storyboarding, he laid the foundation for generations of filmmakers to follow, ensuring that the magic of the illusionist would forever haunt the silver screen.

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