1906 Color Print Bab Zuweila Door Berber Cairo Egypt Fatimid Robert Talbot XGOB7

$47.95 USD

This is an original 1906 color print of the Bab Zuweila (Door of the Berbers), the last remaining wall from the Fatimid era of Cairo, Egypt. This wall has been added to and taken away from over the centuries since it was first constructed. Therefore this wall is an excellent place to study different architecture styles and building materials of different cultures.

CONDITION

This 105+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

Product Type: Original Color Print; Color
Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 x 6.5 inches; 14 x 17 cm
Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Kelly, R. Talbot. There is no visible artist signature.

Kelly, Robert Talbot

Robert Talbot Kelly (R.G. Kelly Jnr.) (1861-1934) was a painter, writer and illustrator who is most known for his Oriental Landscapes. Inspired by his world travels, this artist was best known for his works concerning Northern Africa and Burma (Myanmar). Son of the artist Robert George Kelly, Robert Talbot originally worked under the nom de plume R.G. Kelly Jnr. to gain traction in the art world. This pseudonym was discarded once he began writing travelogues and other books of ethnic studies which he illustrated himself. His writing and his paintings revealed a love and respect for the cultures he was bringing to the Western audiences for which he published. By the end of his career his work had earned him memberships to The Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, The Royal Society of British Artists and the Royal Geographical Society; an excellent list of accolades to compliment a lifetime of travel and artistry.

Keywords specific to this image: Berber warriors, gate, minaret, spire, watchtower, arch, windows, souq, marketplace, Africa, Muslim, Islam, stone, mortar, stucco, eaves

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