Egypt and Nubia: Volume I - No. 30, Lybian Chain of Mountains from the Temple of Luxor

1838

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Egypt and Nubia: Volume I - No. 30, Lybian Chain of Mountains from the Temple of Luxor is a 1838 by Louis Haghe, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Louis Haghe
When & what style?: 1838 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting presents a serene landscape, with a mountain range in the distance and a body of water in the foreground. In the lower left corner, a group of people are gathered near a structure, while in the distance, a line of people can be seen walking along the water's edge. The painting's color palette is muted, with shades of brown and gray dominating the scene. The overall atmosphere is one of tranquility, with the gentle curves of the mountains and the calm water creating a sense of peacefulness. The artist's use of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. To learn more about this style, explore the Romanticism movement.