Artwork

Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Lateral View of the Temple called The Typhonoeum at Dendera

Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Lateral View of the Temple called The Typhonoeum at Dendera is a print by the Romanticist artist Louis Haghe. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 2012.234
Credit line: Bequest of John Bonebrake

About this work

Overview

Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Lateral View of the Temple called The Typhonoeum at Dendera is an 1848 lithograph by Louis Haghe, depicting the ancient Temple of Dendera in a serene landscape.

Subject & Meaning

The work captures a tranquil cityscape of the Temple of Dendera, emphasizing its architectural presence within a natural, hillside setting, evoking a sense of discovery and contemplation.

Technique & Style

Haghe employed a nuanced range of tones in lithography to achieve depth and atmosphere, meticulously rendering textures of rocks and temple walls, reflecting Romantic-era aesthetic sensibilities.

History & Provenance

Created in 1848 by Louis Haghe, co-founder of the esteemed Day & Haghe lithographic firm in London, the piece is now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Context

Part of the Egypt and Nubia series, this work contributes to a broader 19th-century documentation of Egyptian and Nubian architectural heritage, aligning with Victorian interests in antiquity.