Charles K. Wilkinson

Charles K. Wilkinson’s documented activity relates to the precise artistic recording of ancient Egyptian subjects dating from the approximate periods of 2575 BCE to 1473 BCE. His work is highly specialized, consisting of documentary reproductions of historical sites, and is held in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Wilkinson specialized in creating facsimile reproductions of architectural elements and wall paintings from tombs and temples, serving as crucial documentation of endangered cultural heritage. Five distinct studies by the artist are represented in museum collections.

These detailed records focus heavily on the preservation of New Kingdom and Old Kingdom iconography. Key works include the Facsimile Painting of Geese, Tomb of Nefermaat and Itet, and a significant Facsimile painting from the temple of Mentuhotep II. Wilkinson also conducted extensive documentation within the Tomb of Tjay, which includes studies of the Ceiling Decoration, Tomb of Tjay and multiple records of the elaborate Kheker Friese, Tomb of Tjay. These high-quality prints and facsimile paintings provide essential visual data for archaeological study. The enduring presence of Charles K. Wilkinson prints in the Metropolitan Museum of Art underscores the historical importance of his documentary efforts, often forming the basis of downloadable artwork available to researchers.