The Mosque Doorway, Cairo
1910
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1910
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
The Mosque Doorway, Cairo is a 1910 by David Young Cameron, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a large, ornate doorway in a mosque in Cairo. The doorway is tall and narrow, with intricate carvings and patterns on the walls and ceiling. The doorway is flanked by two large columns, and the walls are adorned with intricate tile work. The overall effect is one of grandeur and beauty. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up David Young Cameron (British, 1865–1945).
Sir David Young Cameron (28 June 1865 – 16 September 1945) was a Scottish painter and, with greater success, etcher, mostly of townscapes and landscapes in both cases. He was a leading figure in the final decades of the Etching Revival.
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