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The Gate called Bab-el-Khataneen, at Jerusalem

Haag

1864

watercolor

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Architectural Orientalist Painting

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The Gate called Bab-el-Khataneen, at Jerusalem is a 1864 watercolor by Haag, a Impressionism work, depicting Orientalist Painting, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Haag
When & what style?: 1864 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a stone archway with a round window above it, framed by rough blocks. People in colorful robes and hats gather below—some stand, others sit or lean against the wall. The light hits the arch, making the bricks glow, while shadows stretch across the ground. The artist focused on everyday life near an old city gate, mixing bright fabrics with the dull stone. The round window above looks like a sunburst, adding a touch of light to the scene. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this painting in person.

The story of this work

Overview

A watercolour depicts the Gate called Bab-el-Khataneen in Jerusalem, signed and dated 1864.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Haag

Haag painted scenes from Europe and the Middle East in watercolour. See a boy from Upper Egypt in *Hassan: A Fellah Boy of Upper Egypt*, peek through the gate *Bab-el-Khataneen* in Jerusalem, or enter a prison with *The…

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