Who painted Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Thebes?

Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Thebes was painted by Louis Haghe in 1846.

Where can I see Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Thebes?

Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Thebes is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Thebes?

Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Thebes is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Thebes

Louis Haghe , 1846

Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Thebes 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.: 2012.159
Credit line: Bequest of John Bonebrake

About this work

Overview

Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Thebes is a lithograph created by Louis Haghe in 1846, part of a series documenting Egyptian and Nubian landscapes and monuments.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two colossal stone statues on a raised platform against a desert backdrop, with tiny figures in the distance. The statues feature carvings resembling ancient writing on their bases. Haghe's rendition imbues the scene with a dreamy, ethereal atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Executed in lithography, the work showcases Haghe's transition from watercolor training to lithographic expertise, characteristic of his contributions to London's early lithographic industry.

History & Provenance

Created in 1846 by Louis Haghe, a Belgian-born British artist, the work is associated with the influential firm Day & Haghe, which Haghe co-founded.

Context

Part of a broader 19th-century European fascination with Egyptian antiquities, this lithograph reflects the era's interest in documenting and romanticizing ancient cultures.