Artwork

Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Grand Entrance to the Mosque of the Sultan Hassan

Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Grand Entrance to the Mosque of the Sultan Hassan 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: Grand Entrance to the Mosque of the Sultan Hassan is a print created by Louis Haghe in 1849. It is part of a larger series documenting Egyptian and Nubian architecture and landscapes.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts the monumental entrance to the Mosque of Sultan Hassan in Cairo, capturing a busy street scene with people going about their daily activities amidst the grandeur of the mosque's architecture.

Technique & Style

Haghe's work showcases fine details, from the textures of the building's worn stone to the clothing of the people, achieved through his skill in lithography and watercolour painting.

History & Provenance

Louis Haghe, born in Tournai in 1806, was a British lithographer and watercolourist of Belgian origin who co-founded the firm Day & Haghe in London around 1830.

Context

The print captures a moment of construction and daily life, with scaffolding and workers visible on the tower, adding a layer of dynamism to the depiction of the mosque's grand entrance.