Who painted Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Thebes?

Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Thebes was painted by Louis Haghe in 1846.

Where can I see Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Thebes?

Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Thebes is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Thebes?

Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Thebes is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Thebes

Louis Haghe , 1846

Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Thebes 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: Thebes is a lithograph created by Louis Haghe in 1846, part of a series documenting Egyptian and Nubian landscapes and monuments.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two colossal stone statues on a raised platform against a desert backdrop, with tiny figures in the distance. The statues feature carvings resembling ancient writing on their bases. Haghe's rendition imbues the scene with a dreamy, ethereal atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Executed in lithography, the work showcases Haghe's transition from watercolor training to lithographic expertise, characteristic of his contributions to London's early lithographic industry.

History & Provenance

Created in 1846 by Louis Haghe, a Belgian-born British artist, the work is associated with the influential firm Day & Haghe, which Haghe co-founded.

Context

Part of a broader 19th-century European fascination with Egyptian antiquities, this lithograph reflects the era's interest in documenting and romanticizing ancient cultures.