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Street Scene in Cairo

1860
Not on view
On loan to The Met
This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.
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.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 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
  • Curatorial Department: European Paintings