Street Scene in Cairo

1860

Not on view

Pasini made at least two visits to Egypt and the Near East, the first with a French diplomatic mission to Persia in 1855–56. He produced a large number of views in Cairo, including the present work, during his second trip, which he undertook by himself in 1859–60.

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Title: Street Scene in Cairo
Artist: Alberto Pasini (Italian, Busseto 1826–1899 Cavoretto)
Date: 1860
Medium: Oil on canvas, laid down on board
Dimensions: 16 1/2 x 13 in. (41.9 x 33 cm)
Classification: Paintings
Credit Line: Gift of Kenneth Jay Lane, 2016
Object Number: N.A.2016.9.4
Curatorial Department: European Paintings

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