Islamic ArtCollages1990
By Burhan Doğançay (Turkish)
A Passage to Egypt is a collages from United States created in 1990 using mixed media - acrylic, gouache, collage, and fumage measuring Unframed: H. 40 3/16 in. (102 cm) W. 50 3/16 in. (127,5… attributed to Burhan Doğançay (Turkish) — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Mixed media - acrylic, gouache, collage, and fumage |
| Dimensions | Unframed: H. 40 3/16 in. (102 cm) W. 50 3/16 in. (127,5 cm) D. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm) Framed: H. 42 in. (106.7 cm) W. 52 in. (132.1 cm) D. 2 in. (5.1 cm) |
| Classification | Collages |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Benjamin Kaufmann, on the occasion of the Islamic Department's 50th anniversary, 2013 |
| Date | 1990 |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses A Passage to Egypt?
A Passage to Egypt is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was A Passage to Egypt created?
A Passage to Egypt dates to 1990.
What material is A Passage to Egypt made from?
A Passage to Egypt is crafted from mixed media - acrylic, gouache, collage, and fumage.
Where does A Passage to Egypt originate?
A Passage to Egypt originates from United States.
Is A Passage to Egypt in the public domain?
A Passage to Egypt is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026