Walter Charles Horsley: Capturing Victorian Cairo Through Detailed Genre Painting Walter Charles Horsley (1848 – 1903) stands as a prominent figure in British Orientalist art, celebrated for his meticulous depictions of Egyptian life during the Victorian era. Born in Dulwich Village, Surrey, Horsley’s artistic journey began early, nurtured by a family steeped in artistic tradition—his father was John Callcott Horsley, himself a renowned painter and illustrator known for his landscapes and theatrical productions. This familial influence undoubtedly shaped Horsley's approach to art, fostering…