Egypt and Nubia: Volume I - No. 3, Pyramids of Gizeh
1838
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1838
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Egypt and Nubia: Volume I - No. 3, Pyramids of Gizeh is a 1838 by Louis Haghe, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This drawing shows three big pyramids in the desert. They’re lined up in a row, with the tallest one in the middle and two smaller ones on either side. The ground is flat and sandy, with a few rocks and tiny groups of people scattered around. In the foreground, there’s a small building and some trees near a rocky outcrop. The artist used soft, light colors to make the pyramids look distant and dreamy. The sky is pale, almost blending with the sand, which gives the whole scene a quiet, faraway feel. If you like this style, check out Romanticism next.
