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Study for Mehmet Ali Pasha, c. 1844. Creator: John Frederick Lewis (British, 1805-1876)
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Study for Mehmet Ali Pasha, c. 1844. Creator: John Frederick Lewis (British, 1805-1876)
Study for Mehmet Ali Pasha, c. 1844. This drawing was a study for a larger watercolour (now at the Victoria and Albert Museum) of Mehmet Ali Pasha, considered by many as the " Father of Modern Egypt." While European travel to the Middle East burgeoned during the mid 19th century, Lewis was more intrepid than most, living and painting in Cairo for a decade. Upon his return to England in 1851, he astonished London audiences with more than 600 watercolours that conjured an exotic world of sumptuous colours and textures articulated in painstaking detail
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This print showcases a study for Mehmet Ali Pasha, created by the talented British artist John Frederick Lewis in approximately 1844. The drawing served as a preliminary work for a larger watercolour painting, which can now be found at the prestigious Victoria and Albert Museum. Mehmet Ali Pasha is widely regarded as the "Father of Modern Egypt" making this artwork an important historical depiction. During the mid-19th century, when European travel to the Middle East was booming, Lewis displayed exceptional courage by living and painting in Cairo for an entire decade. His experiences in this exotic land inspired him to create over 600 watercolours upon his return to England in 1851. Lewis's artistic prowess shines through in this piece, as he masterfully captures Mehmet Ali Pasha's presence with sumptuous colours and intricate textures meticulously rendered with graphite, black chalk, gouache, and watercolour techniques. This Heritage Art print allows viewers to appreciate Lewis's attention to detail and immerse themselves in a world that feels both distant yet remarkably vivid. Displayed here at The Cleveland Museum of Art, this remarkable artwork serves as a testament to John Frederick Lewis's talent and dedication as well as his ability to transport audiences into enchanting realms through his artistry.
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