Who painted Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Luxor?

Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Luxor was painted by Louis Haghe in 1846.

Where can I see Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Luxor?

Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Luxor is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Luxor?

Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Luxor is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Luxor

Louis Haghe , 1846

Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Luxor is a print by the Romanticist artist Louis Haghe. It dates from 1846 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 2012.192
Credit line: Bequest of John Bonebrake

About this work

Overview

Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Luxor is a lithograph print created by Louis Haghe in 1846. It is part of a series documenting ancient Egyptian and Nubian monuments.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts the Luxor site, featuring a stone obelisk, statues, and people in traditional attire, conveying the appearance of ancient Egyptian ruins during the 19th century.

Technique & Style

Haghe's work showcases detailed lithography, a technique he mastered through his firm Day & Haghe, known for precise reproductions. The image reflects the Romanticism style, which influenced the representation of historical sites.

History & Provenance

Louis Haghe, a Belgian-born British artist, co-founded Day & Haghe in 1830. He trained in watercolor before establishing himself in London's lithographic trade.