Artwork
Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Dancing Girls at Cairo
Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Dancing Girls at Cairo is a print by the Romanticist artist Louis Haghe. It dates from 1849 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Dancing Girls at Cairo is a lithograph created by Louis Haghe in 1849. It is part of a series documenting life in Egypt and Nubia.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a scene of two women dancing in a simple, indoor setting with three men. One man plays a stringed instrument while the others watch the dancers. The women's flowing clothing and the men's reactions convey a sense of movement and engagement.
Technique & Style
Haghe used light and shadow to capture the dynamic movement of the dancers' clothing, creating a lively atmosphere. The composition has a somewhat staged quality, suggesting a representation of a moment rather than a spontaneous event.
History & Provenance
Louis Haghe, born in the Netherlands, moved to England in 1823 and co-founded the lithographic firm Day & Haghe around 1830. He transitioned from watercolour painting to lithography, establishing himself in the field.
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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