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Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Grand Entrance to the Mosque of the Sultan Hassan

Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Grand Entrance to the Mosque of the Sultan Hassan 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.: 2012.186
Credit line: Bequest of John Bonebrake

About this work

Overview

Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Grand Entrance to the Mosque of the Sultan Hassan is a print created by Louis Haghe in 1849. It is part of a larger series documenting Egyptian and Nubian architecture and landscapes.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts the monumental entrance to the Mosque of Sultan Hassan in Cairo, capturing a busy street scene with people going about their daily activities amidst the grandeur of the mosque's architecture.

Technique & Style

Haghe's work showcases fine details, from the textures of the building's worn stone to the clothing of the people, achieved through his skill in lithography and watercolour painting.

History & Provenance

Louis Haghe, born in Tournai in 1806, was a British lithographer and watercolourist of Belgian origin who co-founded the firm Day & Haghe in London around 1830.

Context

The print captures a moment of construction and daily life, with scaffolding and workers visible on the tower, adding a layer of dynamism to the depiction of the mosque's grand entrance.