Who painted Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: In the Slave Market at Cairo?

Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: In the Slave Market at Cairo was painted by Louis Haghe in 1849.

Where can I see Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: In the Slave Market at Cairo?

Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: In the Slave Market at Cairo is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: In the Slave Market at Cairo?

Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: In the Slave Market at Cairo is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: In the Slave Market at Cairo

Louis Haghe , 1849

Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: In the Slave Market 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.: 2012.242
Credit line: Bequest of John Bonebrake

About this work

Overview

Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: In the Slave Market at Cairo is a print created by Louis Haghe in 1849. It is part of a larger series documenting Egyptian and Nubian landscapes and customs.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a scene from the slave market in Cairo, showing a group of people gathered together, with women sitting on the ground in the foreground. The setting includes buildings and trees in the background.

Technique & Style

Haghe's use of color and light creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, conveying warmth and energy. The work exemplifies Romanticism, a style emphasizing emotion and imagination.

History & Provenance

Louis Haghe, a British lithographer and watercolorist of Belgian origin, founded the firm Day & Haghe around 1830 after training in watercolor and establishing himself in lithography.