Who painted Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Wady Maharraka, Nubia?

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

Where can I see Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Wady Maharraka, Nubia?

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

What movement is Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Wady Maharraka, Nubia?

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

Artwork

Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Wady Maharraka, Nubia

Louis Haghe , 1846

Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Wady Maharraka, 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.: 2012.225
Credit line: Bequest of John Bonebrake

About this work

Overview

Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Wady Maharraka, Nubia is a print created by Louis Haghe in 1846. It is part of a larger series documenting sites in Egypt and Nubia.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a desert landscape with ancient stone ruins, featuring broken columns and crumbling walls surrounded by sand, sparse grass, and palm trees. The scene conveys the effects of a harsh environment on ancient structures.

Technique & Style

Haghe's work is characterized by precise lines and the use of shadows to create depth, giving the scene a sketch-like quality while conveying a sense of atmosphere.

History & Provenance

Louis Haghe, born in 1806 in Tournai, Belgium, was a lithographer and watercolourist who co-founded the prominent firm Day & Haghe in London around 1830.