Egyptian artist George Bahgory - in pictures

  • Egyptian artist George Bahgory with his painting of legendary singer Umm Kulthum and her orchestra. Photo: Art Talks
    Egyptian artist George Bahgory with his painting of legendary singer Umm Kulthum and her orchestra. Photo: Art Talks
  • 'Seated Figure Drinking Coffee' by Bahgory, on display at Art Talks gallery in Cairo. Photo: Art Talks
    'Seated Figure Drinking Coffee' by Bahgory, on display at Art Talks gallery in Cairo. Photo: Art Talks
  • Bahgory's 'The Wedding of Zuleikha' (2013) was inspired by artist Abdel Hadi El Gazzar's painting of the same name. Photo: Art Talks
    Bahgory's 'The Wedding of Zuleikha' (2013) was inspired by artist Abdel Hadi El Gazzar's painting of the same name. Photo: Art Talks
  • A self-painting of Bahgory with his friend and colleague, surrealist painter Samir Rafi. Photo: Art Talks
    A self-painting of Bahgory with his friend and colleague, surrealist painter Samir Rafi. Photo: Art Talks
  • Bahgory with his sculpture of Umm Kulthum at the George Bahgory Museum in downtown Cairo. Nada El Sawy / The National
    Bahgory with his sculpture of Umm Kulthum at the George Bahgory Museum in downtown Cairo. Nada El Sawy / The National
  • Paintings at the entrance of the George Bahgory museum in downtown Cairo, which he opened in 2019. Nada El Sawy / The National
    Paintings at the entrance of the George Bahgory museum in downtown Cairo, which he opened in 2019. Nada El Sawy / The National
  • The private George Bahgory museum features more than 120 artworks in seven rooms. Nada El Sawy / The National
    The private George Bahgory museum features more than 120 artworks in seven rooms. Nada El Sawy / The National
  • Bahgory's work has Cubist and Expressionist influences. Nada El Sawy / The National
    Bahgory's work has Cubist and Expressionist influences. Nada El Sawy / The National
  • Bahgory's work displayed at Art Talks gallery includes his imitation of Da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa' and a portrait of Van Gogh with bandaged ears. Nada El Sawy / The National
    Bahgory's work displayed at Art Talks gallery includes his imitation of Da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa' and a portrait of Van Gogh with bandaged ears. Nada El Sawy / The National
  • Bahgory began his career as a political cartoonist for weekly magazines. Nada El Sawy / The National
    Bahgory began his career as a political cartoonist for weekly magazines. Nada El Sawy / The National
  • About 25 of Bahgory's masterpieces were on display at Art Talks gallery in February 2022. Nada El Sawy / The National
    About 25 of Bahgory's masterpieces were on display at Art Talks gallery in February 2022. Nada El Sawy / The National
  • Bahgory signing books at the Art Talks exhibition opening, surrounded by his works and accompanied by an oud player. Nada El Sawy / The National
    Bahgory signing books at the Art Talks exhibition opening, surrounded by his works and accompanied by an oud player. Nada El Sawy / The National
  • Bahgory's self-portrait on display at Art Talks gallery in Zamalek, Cairo. Nada El Sawy / The National
    Bahgory's self-portrait on display at Art Talks gallery in Zamalek, Cairo. Nada El Sawy / The National
  • Paintings and accolades at the George Bahgory museum. Nada El Sawy / The National
    Paintings and accolades at the George Bahgory museum. Nada El Sawy / The National
  • Bahgory's wife Nitokriss, who he met more than 60 years ago at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Cairo. Nada El Sawy / The National
    Bahgory's wife Nitokriss, who he met more than 60 years ago at the Faculty of Fine Arts in Cairo. Nada El Sawy / The National