70. Mosquée Naçeriyeh, au Kaire; M. el Bordéni 1843
josephphilibertgiraultdeprangey
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pencil drawn
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amateur sketch
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aged paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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incomplete sketchy
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watercolour bleed
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watercolour illustration
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watercolor
"70. Mosquée Naçeriyeh, au Kaire; M. el Bordéni" is a lithograph by Joseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey from 1843. This work depicts the intricate architectural details of the Naçeriyeh Mosque in Cairo, Egypt. Prangey, known for his architectural drawings and photographs, captured the mosque's minarets, arches, and decorative elements with remarkable detail. The lithograph, part of a larger series documenting Islamic architecture, highlights the beauty and complexity of Mamluk-era architecture, offering a glimpse into the rich architectural heritage of Cairo. The work is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
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