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The Citadel of Cairo — David Roberts, 1846

“The Citadel of Cairo” was drawn by David Roberts in 1846 at Citadel of Saladin, Cairo. It is a drawing work shown on SketchMap Atlas at the place where it was made.

The Citadel of Cairo by David Roberts, 1846, drawn at Citadel of Saladin, Cairo
The Citadel of Cairo · 1846 · 📍 Citadel of Saladin, Cairo

Mehmet Ali’s residence above the rooftops of the city: a colour lithograph after Roberts’s sketch.

ArtistDavid Roberts
Year1846
PlaceCitadel of Saladin, Cairo
Coordinates30.0287° N, 31.2608° E
Techniquedrawing
LicencePublic domain
SourceWikimedia Commons
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Where did David Roberts draw “The Citadel of Cairo”?

David Roberts drew “The Citadel of Cairo” at Citadel of Saladin, Cairo (coordinates 30.0287° N, 31.2608° E).

When was “The Citadel of Cairo” made?

“The Citadel of Cairo” by David Roberts dates from 1846.

What technique is “The Citadel of Cairo”?

It is a drawing work.

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