Who painted Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Dancing Girls at Cairo?

Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Dancing Girls at Cairo was painted by Louis Haghe in 1849.

Where can I see Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Dancing Girls at Cairo?

Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Dancing Girls at Cairo is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Dancing Girls at Cairo?

Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Dancing Girls at Cairo is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Dancing Girls at Cairo

Louis Haghe , 1849

Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Dancing Girls at Cairo is a print by the Romanticist artist Louis Haghe. It dates from 1849 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 2012.198
Credit line: Bequest of John Bonebrake

About this work

Overview

Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Dancing Girls at Cairo is a lithograph created by Louis Haghe in 1849. It is part of a series documenting life in Egypt and Nubia.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a scene of two women dancing in a simple, indoor setting with three men. One man plays a stringed instrument while the others watch the dancers. The women's flowing clothing and the men's reactions convey a sense of movement and engagement.

Technique & Style

Haghe used light and shadow to capture the dynamic movement of the dancers' clothing, creating a lively atmosphere. The composition has a somewhat staged quality, suggesting a representation of a moment rather than a spontaneous event.

History & Provenance

Louis Haghe, born in the Netherlands, moved to England in 1823 and co-founded the lithographic firm Day & Haghe around 1830. He transitioned from watercolour painting to lithography, establishing himself in the field.