Who painted Description of Egypt: Thebes. Medynet-abou, Vol V, pl. 46?

Description of Egypt: Thebes. Medynet-abou, Vol V, pl. 46 was painted by Baptiste Bigant in 1822.

Where can I see Description of Egypt: Thebes. Medynet-abou, Vol V, pl. 46?

Description of Egypt: Thebes. Medynet-abou, Vol V, pl. 46 is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Description of Egypt: Thebes. Medynet-abou, Vol V, pl. 46?

Description of Egypt: Thebes. Medynet-abou, Vol V, pl. 46 is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Description of Egypt: Thebes. Medynet-abou, Vol V, pl. 46?

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Artwork

Description of Egypt: Thebes. Medynet-abou, Vol V, pl. 46

Baptiste Bigant , 1822

Description of Egypt: Thebes. Medynet-abou, Vol V, pl. 46 is a print by the Romanticist artist Baptiste Bigant. It dates from 1822 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This print, 'Description of Egypt: Thebes.

Accession no.: 2008.209
Credit line: Gift of John Bonebrake

About this work

Overview

This print, 'Description of Egypt: Thebes. Medynet-abou, Vol V, pl. 46', is a work by Baptiste Bigant, created around 1822. It is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a faded drawing of hieroglyphs, Egypt's ancient picture-writing system. The composition includes small images of people and gods alongside dense lines of symbols, conveying a sense of historical documentation.

Technique & Style

The drawing appears worn, with torn paper and scratchy ink. The varying density of the ink creates areas of darkness and faintness, suggesting a delicate and potentially aged technique.

Context

The title references 'Description of Egypt', a comprehensive work on the subject, indicating that this print is part of a larger documentation effort.