Minaret of the principal mosque. Siout, Upper Egypt. 1846 - 1849

David Roberts's "Minaret of the principal mosque. Siout, Upper Egypt." is a watercolor painting from 1846-1849. The painting depicts a tall, intricately-detailed minaret, a defining feature of Islamic architecture, standing tall in the city of Siout, Upper Egypt. Roberts, known for his Romantic depictions of the Middle East, captures the minaret's grandeur, contrasting its white stone with the hazy sky and the bustling life of the marketplace below. The painting offers a glimpse into the architectural and cultural richness of Egypt, portraying the minaret as a central element of the mosque and the community.