Los 4077

Sébah, Pascal
(1823-1886)Panorama of Cairo

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Auktionsdatum 4.12.2024

(Attributed to). Panorama of Cairo. 1870s. Panorama consisting of 6 albumen prints mounted to boards (soiled, larger tear in cover board). Each ca. 25 x 31 cm (63,5 x 209 cm overall).

This six-part panorama of Cairo, attributed to Pascal Sébah, depicts a sweeping view of the city’s historical and architectural landmarks, including such sites as the Muhammad Ali Mosque, the Cairo Citadel, the aqueduct, the northern cemetery, and the mosques of Sultan Hassan and al-Rifa’i among others. – Some light fading, scuff marks and signs of oxidation along edges of prints, otherwise in very good condition.