View of Cairo
CAIROIn the early 19th century, Cairo was not an impressive city. It was small and no longer on the Nile as the river had changed course. It was cramped and dirty. But by the mid 19th century the city had changed. It grew and new hotels were built for the influx of tourists. In 1867 the Khedive, Ismail Pasha, had been to the International Exposition in Paris and had become impressed by Haussmann
photogr. artistique g. lekegian & cie(1853 – 1920)
Explore the captivating photography of Gabriel Lekegian (1853-1920), a pioneering Armenian artist in Egypt & Constantinople. His Orientalist scenes, detailed landscapes, and historical documentation offer a unique glimpse into 19th/early 20th century
Hallwyl Museum(Stockholm, Sweden)
Step back in time at Hallwyl Museum in Stockholm! Explore a perfectly preserved 19th-century palace & Countess Wilhelmina von Hallwyl's remarkable collection of over 50,000 art and antique treasures. Discover Swedish nobility life!
作品詳細
- 作品名: View of Cairo
- 作家: photogr. artistique g. lekegian & cie
- 制作年: 1900
- 技法: Landscape
- 著作権の状態: パブリックドメイン
- 展示場所: Hallwyl Museum
- 動勢: Orientalist
- 制作時期: Early 20th Century
- 主要な色: Putty
- キーワード: middle eastern art , egyptian architecture , historical cairo


