View of Cairo c. 1830

"View of Cairo" is a delicate pencil sketch by Friedrich Maximilian Hessemer, created around 1830. The artwork captures the intricate cityscape of Cairo, Egypt, emphasizing the city's architectural density and the prominent minarets of a mosque. The artist's use of light, delicate lines effectively conveys the atmosphere and scale of the city, offering a glimpse into the bustling urban landscape of 19th century Cairo. The drawing is a testament to the growing interest in exotic locales during the era of European exploration and the development of the "orientalist" genre in art.