Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: One of the Tombs of the Khalifs, Cairo

Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: One of the Tombs of the Khalifs, Cairo

Louis Haghe

1848

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The painting shows a large stone building with arches and a dome. People in robes are standing outside. The building has many details, like columns and windows. The scene is set in a specific place, but it's not immediately clear where. The style of the building and the people's clothing suggest a particular time and place. This painting is part of a larger work, and you can learn more about it by looking up the Romanticism movement.

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