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Dongola Collection (#2)

"Dongola: A Tapestry of History and Culture in the Nubian Desert" In the heart of the Nubian desert, Muslims find solace as they pray amidst the serene beauty of Dongola

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance towards Dongola (engraving)

The Advance towards Dongola (engraving)
1605253 The Advance towards Dongola (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance towards Dongola)

Background imageDongola Collection: Egyptian Gun-Boats on the Nile bombarding Dongola (litho)

Egyptian Gun-Boats on the Nile bombarding Dongola (litho)
1606191 Egyptian Gun-Boats on the Nile bombarding Dongola (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian Gun-Boats on the Nile bombarding Dongola)

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance towards Dongola, Cholera in the Camp, burning Rubbish on the Bank of the Nile

The Advance towards Dongola, Cholera in the Camp, burning Rubbish on the Bank of the Nile (engraving)
1605690 The Advance towards Dongola, Cholera in the Camp, burning Rubbish on the Bank of the Nile (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance towards Dongola, the Headquarters at Ferket, watering Camels and Horses (engraving)

The Advance towards Dongola, the Headquarters at Ferket, watering Camels and Horses (engraving)
1605684 The Advance towards Dongola, the Headquarters at Ferket, watering Camels and Horses (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance towards Dongola, the Egyptian Cavalry under Colonel Burn-Murdoch pursuing

The Advance towards Dongola, the Egyptian Cavalry under Colonel Burn-Murdoch pursuing the Dervishes into
1605622 The Advance towards Dongola, the Egyptian Cavalry under Colonel Burn-Murdoch pursuing the Dervishes into the Neighbourhood of Suarda after the Battle of Ferket (litho) by Wright

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance towards Dongola, the Battle of Ferket, the 3rd Brigade, under Major Maxwell

The Advance towards Dongola, the Battle of Ferket, the 3rd Brigade, under Major Maxwell
1605605 The Advance towards Dongola, the Battle of Ferket, the 3rd Brigade, under Major Maxwell, firing on the Village as the Three Brigades converged upon the River-Side Position where the Dervishes

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance towards Dongola, an Egyptian Mixed Battery of Artillery (litho)

The Advance towards Dongola, an Egyptian Mixed Battery of Artillery (litho)
1605184 The Advance towards Dongola, an Egyptian Mixed Battery of Artillery (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance towards Dongola)

Background imageDongola Collection: The Nile Expedition, Inspection of the Second Detachment of the Guards Camel Corps at Dongola

The Nile Expedition, Inspection of the Second Detachment of the Guards Camel Corps at Dongola (engraving)
1590911 The Nile Expedition, Inspection of the Second Detachment of the Guards Camel Corps at Dongola (engraving) by Prior

Background imageDongola Collection: Sketches of the Nile Expedition (engraving)

Sketches of the Nile Expedition (engraving)
1622933 Sketches of the Nile Expedition (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the Nile Expedition)

Background imageDongola Collection: The Nile Expedition, the Guards Camel Corps on the Way to Dongola

The Nile Expedition, the Guards Camel Corps on the Way to Dongola, buying Milk at the Village of Magrekah (engraving)
1590922 The Nile Expedition, the Guards Camel Corps on the Way to Dongola, buying Milk at the Village of Magrekah (engraving) by Overend

Background imageDongola Collection: The Taking of Dongola, the Attack by Retreating Dervishes on Egyptian Horse Artillery (litho)

The Taking of Dongola, the Attack by Retreating Dervishes on Egyptian Horse Artillery (litho)
1051096 The Taking of Dongola, the Attack by Retreating Dervishes on Egyptian Horse Artillery (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Taking of Dongola)

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance towards Dongola, on the Road to Akasheh, Cavalry Escort crossing the Sonki Defile

The Advance towards Dongola, on the Road to Akasheh, Cavalry Escort crossing the Sonki Defile (engraving)
1605397 The Advance towards Dongola, on the Road to Akasheh, Cavalry Escort crossing the Sonki Defile (engraving) by Wright

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance towards Dongola, Three Prominent Officers (engraving)

The Advance towards Dongola, Three Prominent Officers (engraving)
1605328 The Advance towards Dongola, Three Prominent Officers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance towards Dongola, Three Prominent Officers)

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance towards Dongola, the Troop-Deck of a Nile Steamer (engraving)

The Advance towards Dongola, the Troop-Deck of a Nile Steamer (engraving)
1605291 The Advance towards Dongola, the Troop-Deck of a Nile Steamer (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance towards Dongola)

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance towards Dongola, Artists and Correspondents buying Camels and Donkeys (engraving)

The Advance towards Dongola, Artists and Correspondents buying Camels and Donkeys (engraving)
1605272 The Advance towards Dongola, Artists and Correspondents buying Camels and Donkeys (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance towards Dongola, Humours of the Campaign (litho)

The Advance towards Dongola, Humours of the Campaign (litho)
1605330 The Advance towards Dongola, Humours of the Campaign (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance towards Dongola)

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance towards Dongola, High Noon on the Nile, 115 in the Shade (engraving)

The Advance towards Dongola, High Noon on the Nile, 115 in the Shade (engraving)
1605322 The Advance towards Dongola, High Noon on the Nile, 115 in the Shade (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance towards Dongola)

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance towards Dongola, the Artillery of Colonel Burn-Murdochs Column galloping across

The Advance towards Dongola, the Artillery of Colonel Burn-Murdochs Column galloping across the Desert to the Heights
1606204 The Advance towards Dongola, the Artillery of Colonel Burn-Murdochs Column galloping across the Desert to the Heights above Ferket (engraving) by Overend

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance towards Dongola (engraving)

The Advance towards Dongola (engraving)
1605776 The Advance towards Dongola (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance towards Dongola)

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance towards Dongola, Kabbabesh Guide and Correspondents on the March with the Camel Corps

The Advance towards Dongola, Kabbabesh Guide and Correspondents on the March with the Camel Corps (litho)
1605775 The Advance towards Dongola, Kabbabesh Guide and Correspondents on the March with the Camel Corps (litho) by Wollen

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance towards Dongola, a Convoy of Camels (engraving)

The Advance towards Dongola, a Convoy of Camels (engraving)
1605669 The Advance towards Dongola, a Convoy of Camels (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance towards Dongola, a Convoy of Camels)

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance towards Dongola, Captain Fittons Horse shot under him in the Battle of Ferket (litho)

The Advance towards Dongola, Captain Fittons Horse shot under him in the Battle of Ferket (litho)
1605631 The Advance towards Dongola, Captain Fittons Horse shot under him in the Battle of Ferket (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance towards Dongola, Charge of the Dervish Cavalry at the Battle of Ferket (engraving)

The Advance towards Dongola, Charge of the Dervish Cavalry at the Battle of Ferket (engraving)
1605628 The Advance towards Dongola, Charge of the Dervish Cavalry at the Battle of Ferket (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance towards Dongola, Slain Pasha finding among the Slain the Body of one of his Old

The Advance towards Dongola, Slain Pasha finding among the Slain the Body of one of his Old Friends, the Emir Hammuda
1605591 The Advance towards Dongola, Slain Pasha finding among the Slain the Body of one of his Old Friends, the Emir Hammuda

Background imageDongola Collection: The Nile Expedition (engraving)

The Nile Expedition (engraving)
1590897 The Nile Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nile Expedition. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 January 1885)

Background imageDongola Collection: Races at Dongola before the Mudir (engraving)

Races at Dongola before the Mudir (engraving)
1045915 Races at Dongola before the Mudir (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Races at Dongola before the Mudir)

Background imageDongola Collection: The Nile Expedition for the Relief of General Gordon (engraving)

The Nile Expedition for the Relief of General Gordon (engraving)
1045874 The Nile Expedition for the Relief of General Gordon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nile Expedition for the Relief of General Gordon)

Background imageDongola Collection: 'Not in Earnest', a Native War Dance before Lord Wolseley at the Mudireh, Dongola (engraving)

"Not in Earnest", a Native War Dance before Lord Wolseley at the Mudireh, Dongola (engraving)
1045134 " Not in Earnest", a Native War Dance before Lord Wolseley at the Mudireh, Dongola (engraving) by Villiers

Background imageDongola Collection: The War in the Soudan, the Wreck of the 'Nassif-el-Khair', with Sick and Wounded on Board

The War in the Soudan, the Wreck of the "Nassif-el-Khair", with Sick and Wounded on Board
1044930 The War in the Soudan, the Wreck of the " Nassif-el-Khair", with Sick and Wounded on Board, between Korti and Dongola (engraving) by Villiers

Background imageDongola Collection: The Sirdars Grand Review after the Occupation of Dongola (litho)

The Sirdars Grand Review after the Occupation of Dongola (litho)
1051114 The Sirdars Grand Review after the Occupation of Dongola (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sirdars Grand Review after the Occupation of Dongola)

Background imageDongola Collection: The Nile Expedition, Departure of Lord Wolseley from Ambukol

The Nile Expedition, Departure of Lord Wolseley from Ambukol, the Mudir of Dongola bidding Good-Bye (engraving)
1590921 The Nile Expedition, Departure of Lord Wolseley from Ambukol, the Mudir of Dongola bidding Good-Bye (engraving) by Prior

Background imageDongola Collection: The Soudan Advance, the Dilluka, or Native Dance, at the Sirdars Headquarters performed by

The Soudan Advance, the Dilluka, or Native Dance, at the Sirdars Headquarters performed by the Black Regiments in
1598049 The Soudan Advance, the Dilluka, or Native Dance, at the Sirdars Headquarters performed by the Black Regiments in Honour of the Capture of Berber and the Anniversary of the Taking of Dongola

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance towards Dongola, Djebel Tara, on the Nile, a few Miles North of Korosko (engraving)

The Advance towards Dongola, Djebel Tara, on the Nile, a few Miles North of Korosko (engraving)
1605337 The Advance towards Dongola, Djebel Tara, on the Nile, a few Miles North of Korosko (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance towards Dongola, a Visit to the Temple of Karnak by Moonlight (litho)

The Advance towards Dongola, a Visit to the Temple of Karnak by Moonlight (litho)
1605281 The Advance towards Dongola, a Visit to the Temple of Karnak by Moonlight (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance towards Dongola)

Background imageDongola Collection: Brigadier-General Sir Herbert Horatio Kitchener, KCMG (b / w photo)

Brigadier-General Sir Herbert Horatio Kitchener, KCMG (b / w photo)
1605211 Brigadier-General Sir Herbert Horatio Kitchener, KCMG (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brigadier-General Sir Herbert Horatio Kitchener)

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance towards Dongola (engraving)

The Advance towards Dongola (engraving)
1605195 The Advance towards Dongola (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance towards Dongola)

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance towards Dongola, Abou Seir Mountain, the Farthest Point Southward now occupied by

The Advance towards Dongola, Abou Seir Mountain, the Farthest Point Southward now occupied by the Egyptians (engraving)
1605167 The Advance towards Dongola, Abou Seir Mountain, the Farthest Point Southward now occupied by the Egyptians (engraving) by Loye

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance towards Dongola, the Battle of Ferket (litho)

The Advance towards Dongola, the Battle of Ferket (litho)
1606206 The Advance towards Dongola, the Battle of Ferket (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance towards Dongola)

Background imageDongola Collection: Sketches of the Mahdist War (engraving)

Sketches of the Mahdist War (engraving)
1605734 Sketches of the Mahdist War (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of the Mahdist War)

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance towards Dongola (litho)

The Advance towards Dongola (litho)
1605570 The Advance towards Dongola (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance towards Dongola)

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance towards Dongola, Attack on the Dervishes near Akasheh on 1 May (litho)

The Advance towards Dongola, Attack on the Dervishes near Akasheh on 1 May (litho)
1605527 The Advance towards Dongola, Attack on the Dervishes near Akasheh on 1 May (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance towards Dongola)

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance towards Dongola, Sonki by Moonlight, inside the Zareba (litho)

The Advance towards Dongola, Sonki by Moonlight, inside the Zareba (litho)
1605443 The Advance towards Dongola, Sonki by Moonlight, inside the Zareba (litho) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance towards Dongola)

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance towards Dongola, watering the Camels (litho)

The Advance towards Dongola, watering the Camels (litho)
1605442 The Advance towards Dongola, watering the Camels (litho) by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance towards Dongola, watering the Camels)

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance on Dongola, the Expeditionary Force leaving Fereig at Daybreak on the Way to Hafir

The Advance on Dongola, the Expeditionary Force leaving Fereig at Daybreak on the Way to Hafir (litho)
1606190 The Advance on Dongola, the Expeditionary Force leaving Fereig at Daybreak on the Way to Hafir (litho) by Overend

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance towards Dongola (litho)

The Advance towards Dongola (litho)
1605815 The Advance towards Dongola (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance towards Dongola, hauling Boats up from the River)

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance towards Dongola, a Convoy passing to the Front (engraving)

The Advance towards Dongola, a Convoy passing to the Front (engraving)
1605813 The Advance towards Dongola, a Convoy passing to the Front (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance towards Dongola)

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance towards Dongola, Bringing in a Prisoner (engraving)

The Advance towards Dongola, Bringing in a Prisoner (engraving)
1605753 The Advance towards Dongola, Bringing in a Prisoner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance towards Dongola, Bringing in a Prisoner)

Background imageDongola Collection: The Advance towards Dongola, taking the Wounded and Prisoners down to Wady Halfa

The Advance towards Dongola, taking the Wounded and Prisoners down to Wady Halfa
1605733 The Advance towards Dongola, taking the Wounded and Prisoners down to Wady Halfa, with the Women and Children (engraving) by Loye




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"Dongola: A Tapestry of History and Culture in the Nubian Desert" In the heart of the Nubian desert, Muslims find solace as they pray amidst the serene beauty of Dongola. This ancient city holds within its ruins a rich tapestry of history that whispers tales from centuries past. The medieval city of Old Dongola stands as a testament to the grandeur it once possessed. Its crumbling walls and weathered structures tell stories of conquests, trade routes, and vibrant civilizations that thrived here long ago. DDE-90022141 captures a moment frozen in time, where life at Dongola was captured through an engraving. "At Home at Dongola" reveals glimpses into daily life - bustling markets filled with merchants haggling over goods, children playing joyfully in narrow streets, and families finding solace within their humble abodes. "The Mudir of Dongola, " Sir Mustapha Yawar, KCMG engages in deep conversation with one of his Sandjaks in another captivating engraving. It showcases leadership and governance during this era when strong rulers guided their people through challenging times. Journeying alongside the Camel Corps from Sarass to Dongola is an adventure immortalized by yet another enchanting engraving. The arid landscapes come alive as brave souls traverse vast stretches under scorching sunsets while embracing camaraderie on their expedition. The Nile Expedition brings forth images etched into memory; soldiers navigating treacherous waters against breathtaking backdrops. These engravings depict both triumphs and tribulations faced by those who dared venture towards unknown territories for glory or honor. Sergeant-Major Cunningham's legacy lives on through an evocative engraving capturing his spirit even after he has departed this mortal realm. His dedication to duty serves as inspiration for generations to come. As dawn breaks upon Barji, we witness the First Brigade Bivouacked, marking the advance of Dongola.