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Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Map to Illustrate the Sketches of David Roberts, Esq: R.A. in Egypt and Nubia 1849

Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Map to Illustrate the Sketches of David Roberts, Esq: R.A. in Egypt and Nubia 1849 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. This 1849 print, *Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Map to Illustrate the Sketches of David Roberts, Esq: R.

About this work

If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.

This map shows Egypt and Nubia, with the Nile River running through it. The map is divided into sections, with the title "Map to Illustrate the Sketches of David Roberts, Esq: R.A. in Egypt and Nubia 1849" at the bottom.

The map is detailed, with many place names and geographical features marked. It appears to be a historical map, possibly from the 19th century. The style of the map is reminiscent of Romanticism, with a focus on natural beauty and grandeur.

If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.

Overview

This 1849 print, *Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Map to Illustrate the Sketches of David Roberts, Esq: R.A. in Egypt and Nubia*, is a detailed lithographic map created by Louis Haghe to accompany David Roberts' sketches from his Egyptian and Nubian travels.

Subject & Meaning

The map's primary subject is the geographical layout of Egypt and Nubia, highlighting the Nile River and various notable places and features, serving as a navigational tool for Roberts' sketch collection.

Technique & Style

Executed in lithography, the map reflects Haghe's training in the medium. Its aesthetic aligns with Romantic-era sensibilities, emphasizing natural beauty and grandeur through meticulous detail and layout.

History & Provenance

Produced in 1849 by Louis Haghe, a Belgian-born British artist and founder of the esteemed Day & Haghe lithographic firm in London (established circa 1830), in collaboration with David Roberts' work.

Context

Part of a broader 19th-century interest in Orientalist and archaeological subjects, this map supports Roberts' visual documentation of Egypt and Nubia, catering to European fascination with these regions.

Legacy

While specific lasting impacts of this map are not widely documented, it contributes to the historical record of 19th-century cartographic and artistic practices, particularly in the context of European exploration and documentation of the Middle East and Africa.