Street in Cairo
1910
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1910
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a narrow street in Cairo with old buildings and people walking. The artist, David Young Cameron, likely visited Cairo to paint this scene. He was interested in architecture and city life, which is shown in this work. Check out the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists like David Young Cameron used light and dark to create depth in their paintings.