BROWNE Henriette
A poet or the Copts in high Egypt. 1874.
Watercolor print depicting two men sitting in an interior, one of whom is writing.
H. 24 x 28 cm on view.
Framed under glass.
Signed and dated lower left "Htte. Browne 1874".
In the upper margin: World's Fair of 1878.
Bottom margin: Htte. Browne pinx - Art - A poet (the Copts in High Egypt) - Belongs to Mr Bolchow M.P. - Ramus as - Imp. A. Salmon.
Henriette Browne [1829-1901] is a French painter and engraver recognized of her time. She was trained by Charles Chaplin and Emile Perrin. She is considered by historiography as one of the pioneers in Orientalist painting and was recognized in her time. This engraving seems to follow her trip to Turkey, Syria and Egypt during the years 1868 and 1869.
