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North East Africa Collection (#6)

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Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Costume of Sultan Qansuh, c1441-1516. 1859-1860 (engraving)

Costume of Sultan Qansuh, c1441-1516. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234051 Costume of Sultan Qansuh, c1441-1516. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of Sultan Qansuh, Mamluk Sultan of Egypt)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Costume of a black Moor of Africa, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving)

Costume of a black Moor of Africa, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234044 Costume of a black Moor of Africa, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of a black Moor of Africa, 16th century)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Ruins in the Desert, c. 1846-1907 (oil on board)

Ruins in the Desert, c. 1846-1907 (oil on board)
7240847 Ruins in the Desert, c.1846-1907 (oil on board) by Drummond, Frederica, Countess of Scarborough (1826-1907); 20x29 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Chabet el Akhra Gorges, Algeria (b / w photo)

Chabet el Akhra Gorges, Algeria (b / w photo)
7202074 Chabet el Akhra Gorges, Algeria (b/w photo) by Geiser, Jean (1848-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chabet el Akhra Gorges, Algeria)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Fantaisie architecturale: l interieur d un temple egyptien - Architectural Fantasy - interior view

Fantaisie architecturale: l interieur d un temple egyptien - Architectural Fantasy - interior view of an Egyptian
FIA5401176 Fantaisie architecturale: l interieur d un temple egyptien - Architectural Fantasy - interior view of an Egyptian temple par Jean Francois Thomas de Thomon, (1754-1813)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: 'L escalier du jardin. Algerie'Peinture de Pavel Alexandrovich Brioullov (Briullov) (1840-1914) 1883

"L escalier du jardin. Algerie"Peinture de Pavel Alexandrovich Brioullov (Briullov) (1840-1914) 1883
FIA5335624 " L escalier du jardin. Algerie" Peinture de Pavel Alexandrovich Brioullov (Briullov) (1840-1914) 1883

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Cleopatra, Queen of Ptolemaic Egypt, 1810 (engraving)

Cleopatra, Queen of Ptolemaic Egypt, 1810 (engraving)
7235640 Cleopatra, Queen of Ptolemaic Egypt, 1810 (engraving) by Bodart, Pieter (1676-1712); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleopatra VII Philopator, 69-30 BC)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Mark Antony and Cleopatra the Great, 1740 (engraving)

Mark Antony and Cleopatra the Great, 1740 (engraving)
7235570 Mark Antony and Cleopatra the Great, 1740 (engraving) by Bodart, Pieter (1676-1712); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mark Antony and Cleopatra the Great)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Gorge of El Kantara, Algeria (b / w photo)

Gorge of El Kantara, Algeria (b / w photo)
7202078 Gorge of El Kantara, Algeria (b/w photo) by Geiser, Jean (1848-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gorge of El Kantara, Algeria)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Atlas Mountains, Algeria (b / w photo)

Atlas Mountains, Algeria (b / w photo)
7202070 Atlas Mountains, Algeria (b/w photo) by Geiser, Jean (1848-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Atlas Mountains, Algeria)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Costume of a woman of Tripoli, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving)

Costume of a woman of Tripoli, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234066 Costume of a woman of Tripoli, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of a woman of Tripoli, Libya, Ottoman Empire)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Costume of a man of the Kingdom of Tlemcen (Algeria), 16th centu, 1859-1860 (engraving)

Costume of a man of the Kingdom of Tlemcen (Algeria), 16th centu, 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234048 Costume of a man of the Kingdom of Tlemcen (Algeria), 16th centu, 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: The French in Algeria, an Arab 'Fantasia'at Gardaia in Honour of the Governor of Algiers (engraving)

The French in Algeria, an Arab "Fantasia"at Gardaia in Honour of the Governor of Algiers (engraving)
1056266 The French in Algeria, an Arab " Fantasia" at Gardaia in Honour of the Governor of Algiers (engraving) by Durand

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Coppersmiths Bazaar, Cairo (colour litho)

Coppersmiths Bazaar, Cairo (colour litho)
6023301 Coppersmiths Bazaar, Cairo (colour litho) by Du Cane, Ella (1874-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coppersmiths Bazaar, Cairo)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Darb-el-Gamamiz, Cairo (colour litho)

Darb-el-Gamamiz, Cairo (colour litho)
6023305 Darb-el-Gamamiz, Cairo (colour litho) by Du Cane, Ella (1874-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Darb-el-Gamamiz, Cairo)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Chameaux pres des pyramides de Guizeh (Guiseh, Gizeh, Giza) (Le Caire, Egypte)

Chameaux pres des pyramides de Guizeh (Guiseh, Gizeh, Giza) (Le Caire, Egypte). (Camels Near The Pyramids)
FIA5347365 Chameaux pres des pyramides de Guizeh (Guiseh, Gizeh, Giza) (Le Caire, Egypte). (Camels Near The Pyramids). Peinture de Nikolai Yegorovich Makovsky (1842-1886), huile sur toile, 1881

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: French Armee: Saphis horse shooting exercises in Algeria. Engraving in 'Le Petit Parisien'on 15

French Armee: Saphis horse shooting exercises in Algeria. Engraving in "Le Petit Parisien"on 15 / 12 / 1901
XEE4172965 French Armee: Saphis horse shooting exercises in Algeria. Engraving in " Le Petit Parisien" on 15/12/1901

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: A teacher from the village of Margueritte protecting her class in front of the revolt of

A teacher from the village of Margueritte protecting her class in front of the revolt of the Beniben Asser tribe
XEE4172825 A teacher from the village of Margueritte protecting her class in front of the revolt of the Beniben Asser tribe. Engraving in " Le Petit Parisien" on 19/05/1901. by Andrieux, C

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Department of Constantine, French Algeria. - France and its Colonies. Atlas illustrates one hundred

Department of Constantine, French Algeria. - France and its Colonies. Atlas illustrates one hundred
XEE4144396 Department of Constantine, French Algeria. - France and its Colonies. Atlas illustrates one hundred and five maps from the maps of the depot of war, bridges and footwear and the Navy by M

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: The Pedigree of El-Moizz, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c. 1910 (litho)

The Pedigree of El-Moizz, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c. 1910 (litho)
IL314842 The Pedigree of El-Moizz, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1910 (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: invaded Egypt with 100)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: La diffa, reception among the notables and negociants of the region of Rhadames

La diffa, reception among the notables and negociants of the region of Rhadames
LSE4332325 La diffa, reception among the notables and negociants of the region of Rhadames. Engraving by Pranishnikoff, to illustrate the Algerian Sahara, by V.Largeau, in 1874-1878

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Arabs racing camels in Egypt from P. T. Barnums Menagerie published in 1888

Arabs racing camels in Egypt from P. T. Barnums Menagerie published in 1888, illustration by Sarah J. Burke
7214596 Arabs racing camels in Egypt from P.T. Barnums Menagerie published in 1888, illustration by Sarah J. Burke. by Burke, Sarah J. (19th century); Photo © AF Fotografie

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Gorge of the River Rhumel, near Constantine, Algeria (b / w photo)

Gorge of the River Rhumel, near Constantine, Algeria (b / w photo)
7202079 Gorge of the River Rhumel, near Constantine, Algeria (b/w photo) by Geiser, Jean (1848-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gorge of the River Rhumel, near Constantine, Algeria)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Bamboo avenue in the Jardin d Essay, Algiers, Algeria (b / w photo)

Bamboo avenue in the Jardin d Essay, Algiers, Algeria (b / w photo)
7202072 Bamboo avenue in the Jardin d Essay, Algiers, Algeria (b/w photo) by Geiser, Jean (1848-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bamboo avenue in the Jardin d essai du Hamma, Algiers, Algeria)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Salon in the Chateau d Hydra, Algiers, Algeria (b / w photo)

Salon in the Chateau d Hydra, Algiers, Algeria (b / w photo)
7202071 Salon in the Chateau d Hydra, Algiers, Algeria (b/w photo) by Geiser, Jean (1848-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salon in the Chateau d Hydra, Algiers, Algeria)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Pyramidal winter sports (litho)

Pyramidal winter sports (litho)
7201386 Pyramidal winter sports (litho) by Wellner, Wilhelm Anton (1859-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pyramidal winter sports. Illustration from Lustige Blatter, 1913.); © Look and Learn

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Roman war galleys engaged in a naumachia (litho)

Roman war galleys engaged in a naumachia (litho)
7184128 Roman war galleys engaged in a naumachia (litho) by McDowell, William John Patton (1889-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman war galleys engaged in a naumachia)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Constantine, Algeria (b / w photo)

Constantine, Algeria (b / w photo)
7202082 Constantine, Algeria (b/w photo) by Geiser, Jean (1848-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Constantine, Algeria)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Waterfall of Sidi M cid, near Constantine, Algeria (b / w photo)

Waterfall of Sidi M cid, near Constantine, Algeria (b / w photo)
7202077 Waterfall of Sidi M cid, near Constantine, Algeria (b/w photo) by Geiser, Jean (1848-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waterfall of Sidi M cid, near Constantine, Algeria)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Desert near Biskra, Algeria (b / w photo)

Desert near Biskra, Algeria (b / w photo)
7202076 Desert near Biskra, Algeria (b/w photo) by Geiser, Jean (1848-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Desert near Biskra, Algeria)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Place du Gouvernement and Hotel de la Regence, Algiers, Algeria (b / w photo)

Place du Gouvernement and Hotel de la Regence, Algiers, Algeria (b / w photo)
7202073 Place du Gouvernement and Hotel de la Regence, Algiers, Algeria (b/w photo) by Geiser, Jean (1848-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Place du Gouvernement and Hotel de la Regence)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Street in Cairo, Egypt depicted at the Exposition Universelle, Paris, France, 1889 (b / w photo)

Street in Cairo, Egypt depicted at the Exposition Universelle, Paris, France, 1889 (b / w photo)
7200481 Street in Cairo, Egypt depicted at the Exposition Universelle, Paris, France, 1889 (b/w photo) by Brichaut, Albert (died c 1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street in Cairo)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Submission of the Charrouin Djemaa south of Oran in Algeria before General Serviere

Submission of the Charrouin Djemaa south of Oran in Algeria before General Serviere
XEE4172784 Submission of the Charrouin Djemaa south of Oran in Algeria before General Serviere, " Le petit Parisien" on 31/03/1901 (engraving) by Andrieux, C. A. (1829-1910) & Crespin, A

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Young Jewish woman of Algiers, Algeria

Young Jewish woman of Algiers, Algeria
6339067 Young Jewish woman of Algiers, Algeria by T.S. & Duverger (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Young Jewish woman of Algiers, Algeria)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: The Shoe Bazaar, Cairo (colour litho)

The Shoe Bazaar, Cairo (colour litho)
6023292 The Shoe Bazaar, Cairo (colour litho) by Du Cane, Ella (1874-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shoe Bazaar, Cairo)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Group of individuals in front of the Sphinx, c. 1896-1910 (b / w photo)

Group of individuals in front of the Sphinx, c. 1896-1910 (b / w photo)
5975271 Group of individuals in front of the Sphinx, c.1896-1910 (b/w photo) by Marrs, Dana (fl.1896-1910); 16.4x12.3 cm; Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, MA

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Bird s-Eye View of the Paris Exhibition, 1900 (litho)

Bird s-Eye View of the Paris Exhibition, 1900 (litho)
1040092 Bird s-Eye View of the Paris Exhibition, 1900 (litho) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird s-Eye View of the Paris Exhibition, 1900)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Compagnie Algerienne, 1918 (colour litho)

Compagnie Algerienne, 1918 (colour litho)
699190 Compagnie Algerienne, 1918 (colour litho) by Jonas, Lucien Hector (1880-1947); 114x79 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Compagnie Algerienne)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Costume of a Moorish virgin, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving)

Costume of a Moorish virgin, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234058 Costume of a Moorish virgin, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of a Moorish virgin, 16th century)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Costume of an African woman of the Kingdom of Tlemcen, 16th cent, 1859-1860 (engraving)

Costume of an African woman of the Kingdom of Tlemcen, 16th cent, 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234052 Costume of an African woman of the Kingdom of Tlemcen, 16th cent, 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Costume of a Moor of quality, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving)

Costume of a Moor of quality, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving)
7234038 Costume of a Moor of quality, 16th century. 1859-1860 (engraving) by Krieger, Christoph (d.c.1590); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of a Moorish man of quality, 16th century)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: View of the Egyptian living room of Villa San Martino, residence of Napoleon I (1769-1821)

View of the Egyptian living room of Villa San Martino, residence of Napoleon I (1769-1821)
JLJ4596241 View of the Egyptian living room of Villa San Martino, residence of Napoleon I (1769-1821) during his exile at Elba Island Watercolour by Pierre Girard (1806-1872) 1856 Sun

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Department of Algiers, French Algeria - France and its Colonies. Atlas illustrates one hundred

Department of Algiers, French Algeria - France and its Colonies. Atlas illustrates one hundred
XEE4144398 Department of Algiers, French Algeria - France and its Colonies. Atlas illustrates one hundred and five maps from the maps of the depot of war, bridges and footwear and the Navy by M

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Le Caire (Egypte) (Cairo). Scene de campement d une caravane dans le desert

Le Caire (Egypte) (Cairo). Scene de campement d une caravane dans le desert, la ville en arriere plan
FIA5344589 Le Caire (Egypte) (Cairo). Scene de campement d une caravane dans le desert, la ville en arriere plan. Peinture de Nikolai Yegorovich Makovsky (1842-1886), huile sur toile, 1876

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: The Algerian Cafe - Flores Ibanez, Eduardo (active 1870-1889)

The Algerian Cafe - Flores Ibanez, Eduardo (active 1870-1889) - Watercolour on paper - 27x35 - Museo Carmen Thyssen
FIA5398809 The Algerian Cafe - Flores Ibanez, Eduardo (active 1870-1889) - Watercolour on paper - 27x35 - Museo Carmen Thyssen, Malaga by Flores Ibanez

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: Cairo and the Citadel from Giza (colour litho)

Cairo and the Citadel from Giza (colour litho)
6023302 Cairo and the Citadel from Giza (colour litho) by Du Cane, Ella (1874-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cairo and the Citadel from Giza)

Background imageNorth East Africa Collection: A Rose-Garden at Giza, and View of Cairo (colour litho)

A Rose-Garden at Giza, and View of Cairo (colour litho)
6023299 A Rose-Garden at Giza, and View of Cairo (colour litho) by Du Cane, Ella (1874-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Rose-Garden at Giza, and View of Cairo)




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"Exploring the Rich Heritage of North East Africa" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of North East Africa, where history and culture intertwine to create a tapestry of enchantment. From the bustling streets of Cairo to the serene oases in the desert, this region is a treasure trove waiting to be discovered. Step back in time as you stroll along an old street in Cairo, its vibrant colors captured beautifully in a lithograph. Feel the essence of Algerian life as you witness an Algerian girl gracefully carrying a jug near an oasis, depicted with delicate watercolors by Louis Ernest Lessieux. Delve into Abyssinian traditions through an engraving showcasing a woman adorned with intricate patterns and symbols. Explore further into French influence with letters dedicated to "Kabyles, " providing glimpses into their unique identity within Alphabet francais. Marvel at historical events immortalized on canvas; from Cleopatra's dramatic flight from the Battle of Actium to the triumphant entry of French forces into Algiers. These oil paintings transport us through time, allowing us to relive significant moments that shaped this region's destiny. Journey deeper into history with engravings depicting both invasion and liberation - The Invasion of Algiers marking July 1830 as a turning point for Algeria's fate. North East Africa beckons explorers seeking cultural immersion and historical enlightenment. It invites you to uncover its hidden gems, whether it be admiring magnificent mosques or tracing ancient footsteps along its storied landscapes. Come experience North East Africa - where past meets present and every corner holds tales untold.