Mosk of Kaed Bey Cairo -
1801
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1801
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Mosk of Kaed Bey Cairo - is a 1801 watercolor by Antonio or Anton Schranz, a Orientalism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This watercolor shows a grand building with a big dome and a tall tower next to it. The dome has detailed patterns and arches, while the tower has carvings near the top. In front, three people sit on the ground near old stone walls and ruins. The artist focused on the mix of old and new—ruins in the foreground with the ornate building behind. The colors are soft, with earthy tones and pale blues. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
The watercolour drawing depicts the Madrasah and Mausoleum of Sultan Qayt-Bay, located in Cairo's Eastern Cemetery. Created by Antonio or Anton Schranz (Jr) in 1801, the work is executed in watercolour. According to Rodney Searight's records, it was previously owned by C. Powney before being sold in October 1966.
Read the full account in the museum source.
Antonio Schranz made watercolours of Egyptian and Levantine sites in the 1830s–40s.
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