River Nile Collection (page 2)

Study of a gyasi (Egyptian boat) near Malatieh (or Malatia, Egypt). Coloured watercolor drawing, 1854
MMM5481528 Study of a gyasi (Egyptian boat) near Malatieh (or Malatia, Egypt). Coloured watercolor drawing, 1854, by Edward Lear (1812-1888)

Anysis concealed in the marshes of the delta. Anysis, blind king of Egypt
6867223 Anysis concealed in the marshes of the delta. Anysis, blind king of Egypt, he was deposed by Sabacos and after hiding in marshland for fifty years, returned to power

Aa felucca, an Egyptian sail boat, 1850
3331126 Aa felucca, an Egyptian sail boat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a felucca, a small boat propelled by oars or lateen sails or both)

A pottery raft on the River Nile, 1850
3330802 A pottery raft on the River Nile, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a pottery raft on the River Nile. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Camel's Neck, A Difficult Passage on the Nile (engraving)
8669243 The Camel's Neck, A Difficult Passage on the Nile (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Camel's Neck, A Difficult Passage on the Nile)

Studies of various Egyptian boats (Dahabeeyahs, Gyassis and Nuggers), with some additions of characters
MMM5481562 Studies of various Egyptian boats (Dahabeeyahs, Gyassis and Nuggers), with some additions of characters, landscapes and some notes by Lear, Edward (1812-88); National Maritime Museum

Egyptian boat docked on the shore of the Nile, between Daboad and Phila (Egypt)
MMM5481530 Egyptian boat docked on the shore of the Nile, between Daboad and Phila (Egypt). Coloured watercolor drawing, 1867 by Edward Lear (1812-1888)

An Egyptian boat docked on the bank of the Nile, near Wady Halfeh (Egypt)
MMM5481537 An Egyptian boat docked on the bank of the Nile, near Wady Halfeh (Egypt). Coloured watercolor drawing, 1867 by Edward Lear (1812-1888)

Egyptian tomb wall painting
3119264 Egyptian tomb wall painting; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb wall painting from Thebes, Luxor. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

An ancient Egyptian calendar, 18th century (engraving)
3480190 An ancient Egyptian calendar, 18th century (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Egyptian God; Osiris; shown with a key)

Hypostyle columns at Ramasseum, Egypt, 1841
3480441 Hypostyle columns at Ramasseum, Egypt, 1841; (add.info.: Hypostyle columns at Ramasseum, Egypt 1841. By French architect, Hector Horeau; 1801 - 1872)

An Arab father and son, 1850
3478278 An Arab father and son, 1850; (add.info.: Colour illustration depicting an Arab father and son, riding on a donkey alongside the River Nile. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Nile, View near Cairo (colour litho)
8664976 The Nile, View near Cairo (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nile, View near Cairo)

Hunting wildfowl with throwing sticks in ancient Egypt (litho)
8663811 Hunting wildfowl with throwing sticks in ancient Egypt (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunting wildfowl with throwing sticks in ancient Egypt)

The Rock of Abouseer, Second Cataract of the Nile (engraving)
8658608 The Rock of Abouseer, Second Cataract of the Nile (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rock of Abouseer, Second Cataract of the Nile)

The Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798. Chart of Aboukir Bay and of the action, late 18th to early 19th century (pen)
7341920 The Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798. Chart of Aboukir Bay and of the action, late 18th to early 19th century (pen, black ink, watercolour) by Pocock

River Nile in Badrashin, c.1900 (b/w photo)
7292992 River Nile in Badrashin, c.1900 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. Banks of river Nile and palm trees in Badrashin. Photo, Egypt, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Shadoof on river Nile, c.1900 (b/w photo)
7292974 Shadoof on river Nile, c.1900 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. A shadoof (well pole) on the banks of the River Nile. Photo, Egypt, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

Nile River, Cairo, c.1900 (photo)
7293049 Nile River, Cairo, c.1900 (photo); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. Banks of Nile River in Boulaq, Cairo. Photo, Egypt, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

A felucca, an Egyptian sail boat, 1850
3331123 A felucca, an Egyptian sail boat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a felucca, a small boat propelled by oars or lateen sails or both)

A felucca, an Egyptian sail boat, 1850
3330541 A felucca, an Egyptian sail boat, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a felucca, a small boat propelled by oars or lateen sails or both)

By the Nile in Nubia (colour litho)
8644753 By the Nile in Nubia (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: By the Nile in Nubia. The Ibis, Giraffe, Hippopotamus, Crocodiles and Baboons)

Nelson at the Nile (coloured engraving)
8652732 Nelson at the Nile (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nelson at the Nile)

Do You Know: Why sailors wear collars? (colour litho)
8668137 Do You Know: Why sailors wear collars? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why sailors wear collars)

Canal connecting the Nile and the Red Sea, 500 BC (engraving)
8663872 Canal connecting the Nile and the Red Sea, 500 BC (engraving) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canal connecting the Nile and the Red Sea, Egypt)

The Battle of the Nile: Destruction of L'Orient, 1 August 1798, 1825 (oil on canvas)
7337688 The Battle of the Nile: Destruction of L'Orient, 1 August 1798, 1825 (oil on canvas) by Brown, Mather (1761-1831); 103.4x123.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Abu Simbel rock temples to Pharaoh Ramesses II and his queen Nefertiti, Nubia, southern Egypt
FLO4568958 Abu Simbel rock temples to Pharaoh Ramesses II and his queen Nefertiti, Nubia, southern Egypt. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder

The destruction of L'Orient at the Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798, 1825-27 (oil on canvas)
7337687 The destruction of L'Orient at the Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798, 1825-27 (oil on canvas) by Arnald, George (1763-1841); 185.5x269 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Death of the Pharaoh's Firstborn Son, 1872. Creator: Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema
The Death of the Pharaoh's Firstborn Son, 1872

Bathing Kiosk in course of construction for the Viceroy of Egypt, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Bathing Kiosk in course of construction for the Viceroy of Egypt, 1858....now being constructed in London...and which, after having been completely fitted together here

"Second Cataract Of Nile"-#26 (image 1 of 2), Printed 1854. Creator: John Beasley Greene
"Second Cataract Of Nile"-#26 (image 1 of 2), Printed 1854

Upper Nile Basin Map; The regions of the Cazembe, 1875. Creator: Charles Tilstone Beke
Upper Nile Basin Map; The regions of the Cazembe, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Pharaoh's Daughter Discovers Moses in the Rush Basket, c.1615-c.1630. Creator: Guilliam Dujardin
Pharaoh's Daughter Discovers Moses in the Rush Basket, c.1615-c.1630

Aaron Changing the Water of the River into Blood, 1610. Creator: Jan Symonsz. Pynas
Aaron Changing the Water of the River into Blood, 1610

The discovery of Moses, 1744-1781. Creator: Jean Baptiste Le Prince
The discovery of Moses, 1744-1781

Pharoah's Daughter Discovers Moses in the Rush Basket, 1660-1663. Creator: Ferdinand Bol
Pharoah's Daughter Discovers Moses in the Rush Basket, 1660-1663

Moses is found, 1655. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Moses is found, 1655

Moses in the rush basket, 1500-1599. Creator: Unknown
Moses in the rush basket, 1500-1599. Alternative title: Pharaoh's daughter finds Moses in the rush basket

Pharaoh's Daughter Discovers Moses in the Rush Basket, c.1635-c.1638. Creator: Paulus Bor
Pharaoh's Daughter Discovers Moses in the Rush Basket, c.1635-c.1638

Wrought-Iron Railway-Bridge across the Nile, at Benha, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Wrought-Iron Railway-Bridge across the Nile, at Benha, 1856. The engineer of this fine work is Mr. Robert Stephenson...The Bridge is the property of the Pacha of Egypt

Le plateau ethiopien; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Le plateau ethiopien; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Ouganda: Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Ouganda: Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Khartoum et Omdourman (Le confluent des deux Nils); Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Khartoum et Omdourman (Le confluent des deux Nils); Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

L'elevation des eaux du Nil pour l'irrigation; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Jules Gervais-Courtellemont
L'elevation des eaux du Nil pour l'irrigation; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Vue generale du Caire; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Bonfils
Vue generale du Caire; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Zagazik; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Zagazik; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Le Caire. Environs Du Caire; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Le Caire. Environs Du Caire; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Alexandrie; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Alexandrie; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

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The River Nile, a timeless symbol of life and civilization, has captivated the hearts and minds of people for centuries. From ancient maps like the Mappa Mundi in 1290 to modern landmarks like the October 6th Bridge in Cairo, this majestic river weaves through history. In 1798, the Extirpation of the Plagues of Egypt witnessed the destruction of revolutionary crocodiles that once roamed its waters. Today, as you gaze upon the Nile from Aswan, you can admire not only its beauty but also marvel at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract hotel standing proudly on its banks. Luxor offers a mesmerizing sight with Nile cruise boats gracefully floating in front of The Winter Palace Hotel, and is here that one can truly appreciate how this mighty river has been an artery connecting civilizations throughout time. W Heath Robinson's artwork "The Nile Flood Had Retired" transports us back to c1930 when nature dictated its ebb and flow. Traditional felucca sailing boats still dotting the river near Luxor remind us of their enduring presence amidst changing times. Aswan's White Begum residence overlooks feluccas gliding along the River Nile - a picturesque scene that embodies tranquility and serenity. Looking down on Philae Island with its temples takes us back to 1905 when Underwood & Underwood captured this enchanting view. Khartoum in Sudan holds historical significance as depicted by Major-General C. G. Gordon's journals from 1884 during his time there. And let's not forget about Arab geographer Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi's map showcasing the course of this magnificent river - an invaluable contribution to our understanding of geography. As we stand by Luxor witnessing Africa's longest river flowing majestically before our eyes, we are reminded once again why it continues to be a source of fascination for explorers, historians, and dreamers alike.