Artwork

Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: General View of the Ruins of Luxor, From the Nile

Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: General View of the Ruins of Luxor, From the Nile is a print by the Romanticist artist Louis Haghe. It dates from 1846 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: General View of the Ruins of Luxor, From the Nile is a 1846 print by Louis Haghe, a lithographer and watercolourist of Belgian origin active in England.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts the ancient Egyptian site of Luxor, viewed from the Nile River, combining archaeological ruins with contemporary river activity, including sailboats and a rowboat with figures.

Technique & Style

Rendered in lithography, a medium in which Haghe was a pioneer, the work showcases the detailed documentation characteristic of 19th-century travel and archaeological publications.

Context

The print reflects the 19th-century artistic interest in historical and exotic subjects, as well as the growing fascination with archaeological sites and travel.