Lekegian Collection

Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, British Field Marshal, diplomat and statesman, 1902. Artist: G Lekegian
Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, British Field Marshal, diplomat and statesman, 1902. Kitchener (1850-1916) regained the Sudan for Egypt by his victory at the Battle of Omdurman (1898)

Shadufs in Upper Egypt, late 19th century. Artist: G Lekegian
Shadufs in Upper Egypt, late 19th century. A shaduf is an irrigation tool, originally developed in Ancient Egypt

Major-General Lord Kitchener, 1902. Artist: Gabriel Lekegian
Major-General Lord Kitchener, 1902. Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener, (1850-1916), British Army officer. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa

Colonnade, Cairo, Egypt, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: G Lekegian
Colonnade, Cairo, Egypt, late 19th or early 20th century. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Fallen colossal statue of Rameses the Great, Memphis, Egypt, c1890. Artist: G Lekegian
Fallen colossal statue of Rameses the Great, Memphis, Egypt, c1890. Rameses II is regarded as possibly the greatest Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt

A shaduf on the Nile, Egypt, c1890. Artist: G Lekegian
A shaduf on the Nile, Egypt, c1890. A shaduf is an irrigation tool, originally developed in Ancient Egypt. Lantern slide

Raymond Harvey de Montmorency, VC, Commanding Montmorencys Scouts, c1900 (1902). Artist: G Lekegian
Raymond Harvey de Montmorency, VC, Commanding Montmorencys Scouts, c1900 (1902). Montmorency was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the Battle of Omdurman in 1898

Sir Francis Reginald Wingate, British general and administrator in the Sudan, 1902. Artist: G Lekegian
Sir Francis Reginald Wingate, British general and administrator in the Sudan, 1902. Portrait of Wingate (1861-1953) from Celebrities of the Army, published by George Newnes, (London, 1902)

Le tabis sacre orientalist photography Lekegian
Le tabis sacre, orientalist photography, Lekegian, G. Photog. Art. G. Lekegian and Co. 1905

Ghezirah Palace Hotel hotel lobby grand staircase
Ghezirah Palace Hotel, Shows the hotel lobby and grand staircase 1906, Travel albums from Paul Fleurys trips to the Middle East, Lekegian, G

Verandah d maison arabe Basse Egypte Janvier
Verandah d une maison arabe, Basse Egypte Janvier 1906, Travel albums from Paul Fleurys trips to Switzerland, the Middle East, India, Asia, and South America, Lekegian, G

Citadelle et cimitieres arabes Basse Egypte Janvier
Citadelle et cimitieres arabes, Basse Egypte Janvier 1906, Travel albums from Paul Fleurys trips to Switzerland, the Middle East, India, Asia, and South America, Lekegian, G

Rue de Touloum Basse Egypte Janvier 1906 Travel albums
Rue de Touloum, Basse Egypte Janvier 1906, Travel albums from Paul Fleurys trips to Switzerland, the Middle East, India, Asia, and South America, Lekegian, G

Barrages du Nil rive est vue generale Basse
Barrages du Nil, rive est, vue generale Basse Egypte Janvier 1906, Egypt, Travel albums from Paul Fleurys trips to the Middle East, Lekegian, G

Rue Sook el-selah Basse Egypte Janvier 1906 Travel albums
Rue Sook el-selah, Basse Egypte Janvier 1906, Travel albums from Paul Fleurys trips to Switzerland, the Middle East, India, Asia, and South America, Lekegian, G

Porte d maison arabe Basse Egypte Janvier 1906
Porte d une maison arabe, Basse Egypte Janvier 1906, Lekegian, G. Matte collodion printing-out paper (p.o.p.), photographed ca. 1890, printed ca. 1906, Title from caption in negative

Tombeau de Sultan Bartouk Basse Egypte Janvier
Tombeau de Sultan Bartouk, Basse Egypte Janvier 1906, Travel albums from Paul Fleurys trips to Switzerland, the Middle East, India, Asia, and South America, Lekegian, G

CROOKSHANK PASHA Photo by G. Lekegian and Co. Cairo

Kitchener / Lekegian
Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener of Khartoum Soldier, Wearing a Fez

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Egypt: The Artistry of G. Lekegian" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Egypt through the lens of artist Gabriel Lekegian. Known for his remarkable attention to detail, Lekegian's works transport us to a bygone era, capturing the essence and grandeur of this ancient land. In one masterpiece, we witness Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener, a distinguished British Field Marshal and statesman. Painted in 1902, Lekegian skillfully portrays Kitchener's commanding presence as he gazes into the distance with an air of authority. It also takes us on a journey along the Nile River with his depiction of shadufs in Upper Egypt during the late 19th century. These traditional water-lifting devices showcase both the ingenuity and labor-intensive nature of Egyptian agriculture at that time. Another notable piece showcases Major-General Lord Kitchener, again painted by Lekegian in 1902. This portrait captures Lord Kitchener's unwavering determination and strategic brilliance that made him an influential figure during his military career. Lekegian's artistry extends beyond portraits; he also beautifully captures architectural wonders such as Cairo's Colonnade from either late 19th or early 20th century. The intricate details bring to life this magnificent structure while evoking a sense of awe-inspiring beauty. The fallen colossal statue of Rameses the Great is another subject that caught Lekegian's eye around c1890. Through his brushstrokes, he immortalizes this once-majestic monument now lying amidst ruins—a poignant reminder of Egypt's rich history. Moving away from historical figures and monuments, Lekegian delves into more intimate scenes like a shaduf on the Nile circa 1890.