North East Africa Collection (#9)

Hannibal and the Punic War (detail), 16th century (fresco)
7216163 Hannibal and the Punic War (detail), 16th century (fresco) by Ripanda, Jacopo (fl.1490-1530); Musei Capitolini, Rome

Medinet Habou, Thebes, 1838 (pencil & w / c)
6619420 Medinet Habou, Thebes, 1838 (pencil & w/c) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); 32.5x49.5 cm; Private Collection

Joseph fleeing into Egypt (colour litho)
7153793 Joseph fleeing into Egypt (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph fleeing into Egypt)

Joseph serving a banquet to his brothers in Egypt (engraving)
7172305 Joseph serving a banquet to his brothers in Egypt (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Joseph made Vizier of Egypt after interpreting Pharaohs dream (engraving)
7172300 Joseph made Vizier of Egypt after interpreting Pharaohs dream (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Flemish tapestry. Series The History of Hannibal. Mago, Hannibals messenger, in Carthage (Magon, mensajero de Anibal)
7207234 Flemish tapestry. Series The History of Hannibal. Mago, Hannibals messenger, in Carthage (Magon, mensajero de Anibal, en Cartago). Fifth tapestry of those preserved

Burckhardts tomb at Cairo (engraving)
7165153 Burckhardts tomb at Cairo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burckhardts tomb at Cairo)

Scene on the Niger (engraving)
7165150 Scene on the Niger (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene on the Niger)

On the Nile (engraving)
7165135 On the Nile (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Nile. Illustration for Heroes of North African Discovery by Nancy Bell (4th edn, Marcus Ward)

Woman Praying to a Sacred Tree (litho)
7180383 Woman Praying to a Sacred Tree (litho) by Barclay, Edgar (1842-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman Praying to a Sacred Tree)

Plan d une maison egyptienne, peinture provenant d un tombeau (engraving)
7179868 Plan d une maison egyptienne, peinture provenant d un tombeau (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan d une maison egyptienne)

Plan de Carthage (engraving)
7179854 Plan de Carthage (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan de Carthage. Illustration for L Habitation Humaine by Charles Garnier and A Ammann)

Flags of All Nations (colour litho)
7178722 Flags of All Nations (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flags of All Nations)

Old Testament stories: Aarons rod becomes a serpent (chromolitho)
7157150 Old Testament stories: Aarons rod becomes a serpent (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Testament stories: Aarons rod becomes a serpent)

Les pecheurs de Philae (engraving)
7200025 Les pecheurs de Philae (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les pecheurs de Philae. Dessin d apres nature, par M Riou)

Une chasse a la panthere au Cap-de-Fer, Algerie (engraving)
7199928 Une chasse a la panthere au Cap-de-Fer, Algerie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une chasse a la panthere au Cap-de-Fer, Algerie)

The Israelites in Egypt, Water-Carriers (engraving)
7188830 The Israelites in Egypt, Water-Carriers (engraving) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Israelites in Egypt, Water-Carriers)

Flemish tapestry. Series The conquest of Tunis: The plunder of Tunis (De plundering van Tunis)
7208364 Flemish tapestry. Series The conquest of Tunis: The plunder of Tunis (De plundering van Tunis). Cartoonist Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen. Atelier Willem de Pannemaker, Brussels. Ca 1545. Detail

Place Mahomet Ali (litho)
7180346 Place Mahomet Ali (litho) by Boot, William Henry James (1848-1918) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Place Mahomet Ali)

Le renard d Egypte (engraving)
7199916 Le renard d Egypte (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le renard d Egypte)

Construction of the Pyramids, ancient Egypt (engraving)
7202557 Construction of the Pyramids, ancient Egypt (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Construction of the Pyramids, ancient Egypt)

The English ambassador imprisoned at Algiers (engraving)
7192541 The English ambassador imprisoned at Algiers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The English ambassador imprisoned at Algiers)

Le Sphynx proposant l enigme a Oedipe (engraving)
7179591 Le Sphynx proposant l enigme a Oedipe (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Sphynx proposant l enigme a Oedipe)

Percement de l isthme de Suez (engraving)
7179590 Percement de l isthme de Suez (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Percement de l isthme de Suez)

Bataille de Damiette (engraving)
7179216 Bataille de Damiette (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bataille de Damiette)

Serrures egyptiennes en bois (engraving)
7179864 Serrures egyptiennes en bois (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Serrures egyptiennes en bois)

Les Pyramides d Egypte (engraving)
7179666 Les Pyramides d Egypte (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Pyramides d Egypte)

Regulus retournant a Carthage (engraving)
7179640 Regulus retournant a Carthage (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Regulus retournant a Carthage)

Debarquement de l armee francaise devant Alger (engraving)
7179333 Debarquement de l armee francaise devant Alger (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Debarquement de l armee francaise devant Alger)

Vue de la Casbah, a Alger (engraving)
7179270 Vue de la Casbah, a Alger (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue de la Casbah, a Alger)

Prise de Constantine (engraving)
7179233 Prise de Constantine (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prise de Constantine)

La panthere en Algerie (engraving)
7198017 La panthere en Algerie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La panthere en Algerie)

The young St Augustine (engraving)
7160211 The young St Augustine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The young St Augustine)

Une Repetition de Musique au Caire (engraving)
7194559 Une Repetition de Musique au Caire (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Repetition de Musique au Caire)

Akka, or Pygmy, armed with bow and lance (engraving)
7165142 Akka, or Pygmy, armed with bow and lance (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Akka, or Pygmy, armed with bow and lance)

North Africans praying for a shipwreck 4, hawking in Barbary 5, and English ships under Lord Exmouth bombarding Algiers
6337715 North Africans praying for a shipwreck 4, hawking in Barbary 5, and English ships under Lord Exmouth bombarding Algiers in 1816 6 by English School

Cairo, Egypt Sakieh (coloured photo)
5225536 Cairo, Egypt Sakieh (coloured photo) by Egyptian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cairo, Egypt Sakieh)

Cairo, Sultanieh Bibliotheque (coloured photo)
5225533 Cairo, Sultanieh Bibliotheque (coloured photo) by Egyptian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cairo, Sultanieh Bibliotheque)

Cairo, Continental Hotel and Opera Square (coloured photo)
5225531 Cairo, Continental Hotel and Opera Square (coloured photo) by Egyptian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cairo, Continental Hotel and Opera Square)

Cairo, Pyramids of Sakkara (coloured photo)
5225514 Cairo, Pyramids of Sakkara (coloured photo) by Egyptian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cairo, Pyramids of Sakkara)

Cairo, Sphinx and Pyramid (coloured photo)
5225505 Cairo, Sphinx and Pyramid (coloured photo) by Egyptian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cairo, Sphinx and Pyramid)

Brass Bazaar, Cairo (engraving)
5224480 Brass Bazaar, Cairo (engraving) by Crompton, James Shaw (1853-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brass Bazaar, Cairo. Illustration for The Sunday At Home, 1891/92.); © Look and Learn

A View from a Balcony (engraving)
5224478 A View from a Balcony (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A View from a Balcony)

Le Cheval arabe (coloured photo)
3632131 Le Cheval arabe (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Cheval arabe)

Sous la Tente (coloured photo)
3632124 Sous la Tente (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sous la Tente)

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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.