27.01.1888–05.04.1956

Mohamed Nagy

Mohamed Nagy (1888–1956) was an Egyptian painter and graphic artist, a founder of Egyptian painting and a representative of realism. Born in Alexandria, he played a key role in shaping Egypt's national artistic style.

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Mohamed Nagy was born on January 27, 1888, in Alexandria. He was an Egyptian painter and graphic artist recognized as one of the founders of Egyptian painting. Nagy represented the realist movement in art. His work had a significant impact on the development of Egypt's national artistic tradition. Throughout his life, he left a notable mark in the history of Egyptian art through both his creative output and his role in the formation of Egyptian realism. Mohamed Nagy passed away on April 5, 1956, in Cairo.

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