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Egypt and Nubia: Volume III–No. 38, Mosque of Sultan Hassan from the Great Square of the Rameyleh

Louis Haghe , 1838

Egypt and Nubia: Volume III–No. 38, Mosque of Sultan Hassan from the Great Square of the Rameyleh, by Louis Haghe, 1838
Egypt and Nubia: Volume III–No. 38, Mosque of Sultan Hassan from the Great Square of the Rameyleh, by Louis Haghe, 1838

Egypt and Nubia: Volume III–No. 38, Mosque of Sultan Hassan from the Great Square of the Rameyleh is a print by the Romanticist artist Louis Haghe. It dates from 1838 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.
1953.535
Credit line
Gift of J. Byers Hays

About this work

Overview

This print, 'Mosque of Sultan Hassan from the Great Square of the Rameyleh,' is part of a series documenting the Near East's monuments, landscapes, and people. It is a color lithograph based on a watercolor by David Roberts.

Technique & Style

The print showcases the advanced color lithography techniques of its time, mastered by Louis Haghe. Haghe's skill in translating Roberts' watercolor into a lithograph resulted in a detailed and colorful image.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts the Mosque of Sultan Hassan, capturing its intricate architecture. The detailed view offers insight into the monument's design and its surroundings.

History & Provenance

Louis Haghe traveled to Egypt in 1838, and his subsequent work on Roberts' watercolors led to the creation of this print. The series was notable for its comprehensive documentation of the region.

Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Mosque of Sultan Hassan, from the Great Square of the Rameyleh
Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Mosque of Sultan Hassan, from the Great Square of the Rameyleh, Louis Haghe

Artist & collection

Portrait of Louis Haghe

Artist

Louis Haghe

Louis Haghe (17 March 1806 – 9 March 1885) was a lithographer and watercolourist from the Netherlands and then the United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Egypt and Nubia: Volume III–No. 38, Mosque of Sultan Hassan from the Great Square of the Rameyleh?

Egypt and Nubia: Volume III–No. 38, Mosque of Sultan Hassan from the Great Square of the Rameyleh was painted by Louis Haghe in 1838.

Where can I see Egypt and Nubia: Volume III–No. 38, Mosque of Sultan Hassan from the Great Square of the Rameyleh?

Egypt and Nubia: Volume III–No. 38, Mosque of Sultan Hassan from the Great Square of the Rameyleh is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Egypt and Nubia: Volume III–No. 38, Mosque of Sultan Hassan from the Great Square of the Rameyleh?

Egypt and Nubia: Volume III–No. 38, Mosque of Sultan Hassan from the Great Square of the Rameyleh is associated with Romanticism.