1838
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Egypt and Nubia: Volume II - No. 38, Grand Entrances to the Temple of Luxor is a 1838 by Louis Haghe, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting depicts a grand entrance to the Temple of Luxor, with a large stone structure featuring a tall obelisk in the center. The scene is set against a desert landscape, with a few people and animals scattered around the entrance. The sky above is a light beige color, with a few clouds visible. In the foreground, a group of people are gathered near the entrance, some of them riding camels or horses. The atmosphere is one of grandeur and majesty, with the imposing stone structure dominating the scene. The painting's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye towards the entrance of the temple. For more information on the Romanticism movement, which influenced this painting, see the Romanticism page.
Louis Haghe (17 March 1806 – 9 March 1885) was a lithographer and watercolourist from the Netherlands and then the United Kingdom.
See the richer artist page
