Artwork
Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Philae
Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Philae is a print by the Romanticist artist Louis Haghe. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Philae is a lithographic print created by Louis Haghe in 1848. It depicts the ancient Egyptian temple complex on the island of Philae.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a temple complex with tall pillars and flat roofs, set against a backdrop of large rocks and a body of water. The scene reflects the 19th-century European fascination with Egypt and Nubia's archaeological sites.
Technique & Style
Haghe's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, emphasizing the beauty and drama of the scene. The style is characteristic of the Romanticism movement, which often highlighted the emotional and aesthetic qualities of a subject.
History & Provenance
Louis Haghe, a British lithographer and watercolourist of Belgian origin, was born in 1806. He helped popularize lithography in early Victorian England through his partnership Day & Haghe.
Artist & collection
Artist
Louis Haghe (17 March 1806 – 9 March 1885) was a lithographer and watercolourist from the Netherlands and then the United Kingdom.
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Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: General View of the Island of Philae, Nubia
Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Temple of Amdda, of Hassaya in Nubia
Egypt and Nubia, Volume I: Grand Approach to the Temple of Philae, Nubia
Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: The Hypaethral Temple at Philae, called the Bed of Pharaoh
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Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Temple at Wady Dabod, Nubia