Exterior of the Mosque Sultan Hassan, Cairo

Exterior of the Mosque Sultan Hassan, Cairo

Owen Jones

1832

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This drawing shows a large mosque with a tall minaret and a dome. People are gathered in front of the mosque, and there are buildings in the background. The mosque's architecture is detailed, with intricate designs on the walls and roof. The people in front of the mosque seem to be going about their daily business. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to check out the Romanticism movement.

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