Artwork

Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Interior of the Mosque of the Sultan El Ghoree

Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Interior of the Mosque of the Sultan El Ghoree 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

This print depicts the interior of the Mosque of Sultan El Ghoree in Cairo, created from a lithograph based on a watercolor by David Roberts.

Subject & Meaning

The mosque, built by Mamluk Sultan Qansuh al-Ghuri, is shown with its intricate interior. The complex originally included a fountain, college, and mausoleum, reflecting its historical significance.

Technique & Style

The print is one of 247 lithographs made by Louis Haghe from Roberts' watercolors, which were developed from sketches made during his travels in Egypt from 1838 to 1839.

History & Provenance

The mosque remains part of Cairo's historic fabric, while Roberts' journey and subsequent artworks captured the essence of the region's architecture and culture.