Who painted Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Temple at Tafa in Nubia?

Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Temple at Tafa in Nubia was painted by Louis Haghe in 1846.

Where can I see Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Temple at Tafa in Nubia?

Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Temple at Tafa in Nubia is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Temple at Tafa in Nubia?

Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Temple at Tafa in Nubia is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Temple at Tafa in Nubia

Louis Haghe , 1846

Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Temple at Tafa in Nubia 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.: 2012.236
Credit line: Bequest of John Bonebrake

About this work

Overview

Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Temple at Tafa in Nubia is a print created by Louis Haghe in 1846. It is part of a series documenting ancient Egyptian and Nubian architecture.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts the Temple at Tafa in Nubia, showing its state of decay. The artist captures the worn details of the temple, conveying the effects of time on the structure.

Technique & Style

Haghe, a skilled lithographer and watercolourist, used his expertise to create a detailed representation of the temple. The work showcases his ability to convey texture and atmosphere through lithography.

History & Provenance

The print is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art. It was created by Haghe, who co-founded the London firm Day & Haghe, a prominent lithographic printing company during the early Victorian era.