Mosquée, au Kaire 1843

"Mosquée, au Kaire" (Mosque in Cairo) is a lithograph by Joseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey from 1843. The artwork depicts a bustling scene in Cairo, Egypt, with a mosque as the focal point. Prangey's detailed rendering captures the intricate architecture of the mosque, featuring a dome, minarets, and decorative elements. The composition also includes figures going about their daily lives, offering a glimpse into the city's social dynamics. This lithograph, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies Prangey's fascination with architectural structures and the cultures of the Middle East.