The Citadel, Cairo, Egypt

Details

Albert Goodwin, R.W.S. (1845-1932)
The Citadel, Cairo, Egypt
signed and dated 'Albert Goodwin. 1901' (lower right) and inscribed 'Cairo/The Citadel' (lower left)
pencil, pen and brown ink and watercolour with scratching out
10 5/8 x 15 in. (27 x 38 cm.)

Exhibited

London, Royal Society of Painters in Water-colour, 1901, no. 148.

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Lot Essay

Goodwin visited Egypt twice; once in 1876 and again in 1909. On both visits the mosque of the Citadel in Cairo was an inspiration and Goodwin exhibited views of it on a number of occasions. In 1901 Goodwin exhibited four views of Cairo including the present work and lot 103.

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