Who painted Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Philae?

Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Philae was painted by Louis Haghe in 1848.

Where can I see Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Philae?

Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Philae is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Philae?

Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Philae is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Philae

Louis Haghe , 1848

Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Philae 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.: 2012.211
Credit line: Bequest of John Bonebrake

About this work

Overview

Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Philae is a lithographic print created by Louis Haghe in 1848. It depicts the ancient Egyptian temple complex on the island of Philae.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a temple complex with tall pillars and flat roofs, set against a backdrop of large rocks and a body of water. The scene reflects the 19th-century European fascination with Egypt and Nubia's archaeological sites.

Technique & Style

Haghe's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, emphasizing the beauty and drama of the scene. The style is characteristic of the Romanticism movement, which often highlighted the emotional and aesthetic qualities of a subject.

History & Provenance

Louis Haghe, a British lithographer and watercolourist of Belgian origin, was born in 1806. He helped popularize lithography in early Victorian England through his partnership Day & Haghe.