The Carpet Bazaar, Cairo

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William James Müller visited Egypt from 1838 to 1839. This was at the same time as David Roberts and both artists were in search of subject matter. Müller described Alexandria as 'like humanity put into a kaleidoscope' but soon admitted that Cairo was better still. The streets and bazaars excited him most, and the rich shadows and shafts of light he found there reminded him of Rembrandt. This recollection of a bazaar was painted several years after his return home.

Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Bristol

Title

The Carpet Bazaar, Cairo

Date

1843

Medium

oil on panel

Measurements

H 62.2 x W 74.9 cm

Accession number

K509

Acquisition method

gift from Mrs S. Lloyd in memory of her husband, Alderman Samuel Lloyd, JP, 1918

Work type

Painting

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