Who painted Egypt and Nubia: Volume I - No. 35, Dendera?

Egypt and Nubia: Volume I - No. 35, Dendera was painted by Louis Haghe in 1838.

Where can I see Egypt and Nubia: Volume I - No. 35, Dendera?

Egypt and Nubia: Volume I - No. 35, Dendera is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Egypt and Nubia: Volume I - No. 35, Dendera?

Egypt and Nubia: Volume I - No. 35, Dendera is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Egypt and Nubia: Volume I - No. 35, Dendera

Louis Haghe , 1838

Egypt and Nubia: Volume I - No. 35, Dendera 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. Egypt and Nubia: Volume I - No.

About this work

Overview

Egypt and Nubia: Volume I - No. 35, Dendera is a lithograph created by Louis Haghe in 1838. It is part of a series documenting Egyptian and Nubian monuments.

Subject & Meaning

The lithograph depicts the ancient site of Dendera, showing a large stone structure with columns and intricate carvings. The scene conveys grandeur and mystery, with tiny figures of people in the distance.

Technique & Style

Haghe, a lithographer and watercolourist, used lithography to produce the work. The level of detail suggests his skill in capturing complex scenes. The image is characteristic of the Romanticism movement, which often emphasized grandeur and the exotic.

History & Provenance

Louis Haghe was born in 1806 to an architectural family and trained in watercolour before establishing himself in lithography. He co-founded the London firm Day & Haghe around 1830.