Artwork
Darb al-Ahmer, Cairo, with the Mosque and Tomb of Amir Khayrbak
Darb al-Ahmer, Cairo, with the Mosque and Tomb of Amir Khayrbak is a watercolor work on paper by the Impressionist artist Thomas Robert Macquoid. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This watercolour by Thomas Robert Macquoid captures a scene from Darb al-Ahmer in Cairo, highlighting the Mosque and Tomb of Amir Khayrbak within a typical street setting.
Subject & Meaning
The artwork focuses on everyday life in a historic Cairo neighborhood, detailing architectural elements like weathered buildings, patterned window grills, and the prominent dome and tower of Amir Khayrbak's Mosque and Tomb.
Technique & Style
Executed in soft, muted earth tones against a pale sky, the watercolour suggests a possibly spontaneous or memory-based approach, lacking the polish of a studio piece, with an emphasis on light effects on the structures.
History & Provenance
The watercolour was sold at auction by Bonhams in February 1971; its current location is not specified in the provided information.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Thomas Robert Macquoid’s watercolours capture 19th-century Cairo’s architectural nooks.
