Egypt and Nubia: Volume I - No. 24, Temple at Esneh
1838
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1838
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Egypt and Nubia: Volume I - No. 24, Temple at Esneh is a 1838 by Louis Haghe, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a group of people inside a grand stone hall with tall, carved columns. Some are sitting on the floor, others stand or lean against the walls. One person lies on the ground near the steps, while a few others talk in small groups. The walls and columns are detailed with carvings, and the lighting makes some areas darker than others. The artist drew this from an old temple in Egypt, focusing on how the space feels. The mix of light and shadow helps show the depth of the room. If you like this style, check out Romanticism for more works like this.
