Who painted Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Temple at Wady Dabod, Nubia?

Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Temple at Wady Dabod, Nubia was painted by Louis Haghe in 1848.

Where can I see Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Temple at Wady Dabod, Nubia?

Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Temple at Wady Dabod, Nubia is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Temple at Wady Dabod, Nubia?

Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Temple at Wady Dabod, Nubia is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Temple at Wady Dabod, Nubia

Louis Haghe , 1848

Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Temple at Wady Dabod, Nubia 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

Louis Haghe’s 1848 lithographic print, *Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Temple at Wady Dabod, Nubia*, records the ruined remains of a temple in the Nubian valley of Wady Dabod. Part of a broader series documenting the architecture of Egypt and Nubia, the image combines precise line work with watercolor tones to convey the site’s scale and condition.

Subject & Meaning

The composition centers on a decayed temple whose towering columns and wall reliefs dominate the scene. Small figures near the entrance emphasize the monument’s grandeur and its integration into a rugged, partially overgrown landscape, suggesting both historical significance and the passage of time.

Technique & Style

Haghe employed lithography—a printing process popular in early‑mid‑19th‑century Britain—augmented with watercolor washes. His training in watercolor is evident in the subtle shading of stone and vegetation, while the lithographic lines render architectural details with clarity and accuracy.

History & Provenance

Born in Tournai in 1806, Haghe moved to London where he co‑founded the lithographic firm Day & Haghe around 1830. The print was produced during a period of heightened European interest in Egyptian antiquities, and it entered museum collections as part of the series that circulated among scholars and travelers.

Context

The work belongs to a wave of visual documentation accompanying early archaeological expeditions in the Nile Valley. By portraying Nubian sites alongside Egyptian ones, Haghe’s series contributed to a broader understanding of the region’s shared cultural heritage during the mid‑19th century.