Edward William Lane (1801–1876)

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Lane was an eminent Arabic scholar who made voyages up to the Nile, in 1826 and 1827. He was fascinated by Egyptian life, people and customs and went to live in Cairo where he studied and adopted Egyptian dress, from 1833 to 1835. His studies led him to publish the famous 'Account of the Manners and Customs of Modern Egyptians' in 1836. He travelled to Egypt again and published several other works but is best known for his translation of the 'Arabian Nights' from 1832 to 1841. Acknowledged as one of the leading Arabic scholars in Europe.

National Portrait Gallery, London

London

Title

Edward William Lane (1801–1876)

Date

1829

Medium

plaster

Measurements

H 95.3 x W (?) x D (?) cm

Accession number

940

Acquisition method

donated by the sitter's grand nephew, Stanley Lane Poole, 1893

Work type

Statue

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