Writers, philosophers, geographers, map makers, and artists, all provided written details of the journey, along with glimpses into every day life.  These works are represented in this exhibit through a number of plates from the Description de l’Egypte (a compendium from the early 1800’s), Orientalist paintings, a selection of campaign letters and documents, and even some early political humor.

The exhibit was, at times, a little dry.  Wile this is not a particularly interesting era to me, from either an art or history point of view, I still found it fascinating.  And it served as an awakening that people were “embedded” during war long before current times.

Location:  704 Terry Avenue, Capitol Hill (map it)

Date & Time:  Through January 4th, 2009.  10 am – 5 pm, Tuesday-Saturday (open till 8 pm on Thursday); noon – 5 pm, Sunday.

Admission:  FREE

Allow a half hour or so to browse the exhibit, longer if this type of art is of particular fascination to you.  It would make a great lunch break activity, grab a bite to eat at the cafe (with wonderful food), and enjoy the art.

Image credit:  personal collection

____________________________________________________

Post from: The Seattle Traveler