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Courtyard and Maq'ad (Loggia) of the Mufti House in Cairo, by Frank Dillon, watercolor, 1873

Courtyard and Maq'ad (Loggia) of the Mufti House in Cairo

Frank Dillon

1873

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Courtyard and Maq'ad (Loggia) of the Mufti House in Cairo is a 1873 watercolor by Frank Dillon, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Frank Dillon
When & what style?
1873 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a courtyard in an old building, with people standing around. The courtyard has a large archway and a balcony with a railing. The walls are made of stone blocks, and there are some windows with bars on them. In the background, you can see a blue sky. The painting is done in watercolor, which gives it a soft and delicate look. The artist has used a range of colors, from light beige to dark brown, to create a sense of depth and texture. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the Impressionism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Frank Dillon
Artist

Frank Dillon

Frank Edward Dillon, known in later years as Pop Dillon, was an American baseball player and manager.

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