Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Gate of the Metwaleys, Cairo

1848

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Architectural

Dominant colour

Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Gate of the Metwaleys, Cairo is a 1848 by Louis Haghe, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Louis Haghe
When & what style?: 1848 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This drawing shows a busy street scene in front of a large, round stone building with arched doorways. People in long robes and hats crowd around the entrance, some standing, others sitting or talking. The walls of the building have small windows and a mix of textures—smooth stone and rough patches. A few street lamps and a small cart with a roof are visible on the left. The artist focused on the details of the architecture, like the carvings near the door and the way the light hits the stone. This was made in 1848 as part of a series about Egypt. If you like this style, check out Romanticism.