Bullack, Cairo. 1846 - 1849
davidroberts
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excavation photography
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surveyor photography
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abandoned
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incomplete sketchy
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landscape
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possibly oil pastel
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underpainting
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painting painterly
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watercolour illustration
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mixed medium
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watercolor
"Bullack, Cairo." is a lithograph by David Roberts, a renowned 19th-century artist, known for his detailed depictions of architectural landscapes. Created between 1846 and 1849, the artwork captures the bustling atmosphere of a Cairo street, with a prominent minaret towering over the scene. The intricate details of the mosque's architecture, along with the lively figures, convey the artist's fascination with the exotic and the ancient. The lithograph serves as a visual record of 19th-century Egypt, offering a glimpse into its architectural splendor and bustling urban life.
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