Cairo

About this work

This painting shows a hazy cityscape with soft, watery colors. Buildings with domes and tall chimneys fade into the background, while the foreground has a dark, rough-looking waterfront. The brushstrokes are loose and sketchy, blending colors like gray, brown, and pale blue. The artist used quick, light strokes to suggest movement in a busy, industrial scene. The sky is almost washed out, making the city feel distant and dreamlike. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.