Egypt and Nubia: Volume I - No. 12, Hadjar Silsilis
1838
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1838
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Egypt and Nubia: Volume I - No. 12, Hadjar Silsilis is a 1838 by Louis Haghe, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This print shows a quiet river scene with three sailboats gliding down a wide, calm waterway. On the right bank, two people sit on a low rock ledge, their backs to us, while another stands nearby. The boats have tall, triangular sails and long poles. In the distance, a rocky shore and hills fade into a soft, cloudy sky. The artist used light to create a peaceful mood, with shadows and highlights guiding your eye across the water. The boats look simple but purposeful, almost floating. Next, check out Romanticism to see how artists used nature to tell bigger stories.
