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The Cover of A Book on Display
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A
temporary exhibition displaying a collection of paintings of Arabian and
Egyptian horses belonging to Egypt's Prince Mohamed Ali (1875 - 1954) will open
on Wednesday at El-Manial Palace. Written By/ Nevine El-Aref.
Walaa
El-Din Badawi, director of the Manial Palace, told Ahram Online that the
exhibition will put on display a collection of 75 paintings by renowned
Egyptian and foreign artists.
The
exhibition will last for one month, where a number of painting workshops for
visitors will be held.
Badawi
said that the exhibition comes as part of an effort by the ministry to organise
temporary exhibitions to promote tourism and attract more visitors to
archaeological sites and museums.
Badawi
said that two books written by Prince Mohamed Ali – one on Arabian horses and
other on Egyptian horses – will also be on display. “Prince
Mohamed Ali was fond of horses and had [a very large stable],” Badawi said.
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