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River Nile Collection (page 6)

The River Nile, a timeless symbol of life and civilization, has captivated the hearts and minds of people for centuries

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: Egypt, c. 1893. Creators: R. M. Junghaendel, C. G. Rawlinson

Egypt, c. 1893. Creators: R. M. Junghaendel, C. G. Rawlinson
Egypt, c. 1893. [Ancient Egyptian building, probably the Temple of Isis at Philae on the River Nile]. Photogravure

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: On the Banks of the Nile (oil on canvas)

On the Banks of the Nile (oil on canvas)
417276 On the Banks of the Nile (oil on canvas) by Goodall, Frederick (1822-1904); 37x67.5 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: Vue Prise al Angle Sud-Ouest, Philoe;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852

Vue Prise al Angle Sud-Ouest, Philoe;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Vue Prise a l Angle Sud-Ouest, Philoe; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 69 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: Vue Cavaliere De La Seconde Cataracte;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852

Vue Cavaliere De La Seconde Cataracte;Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Vue Cavaliere De La Seconde Cataracte; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 111 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: Sortie de la Premiere Cataracte, Haute-Egypte, 1849 / 51, printed 1852

Sortie de la Premiere Cataracte, Haute-Egypte, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Sortie de la Premiere Cataracte, Haute-Egypte, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 67 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: Entree de la Premiere Cataracte, Haute-Egypte, 1849 / 51, printed 1852

Entree de la Premiere Cataracte, Haute-Egypte, 1849 / 51, printed 1852
Entree de la Premiere Cataracte, Haute-Egypte, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 66 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: Rive Orientale du Nil (Village de Bab), Vue Prise au Sud Philoe; Nubie, 1849 / 51

Rive Orientale du Nil (Village de Bab), Vue Prise au Sud Philoe; Nubie, 1849 / 51
Rive Orientale du Nil (Village de Bab), Vue Prise au Sud Philoe; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 82 from the album " egypte, nubie

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: Rive Septentrionale du Nil (Village d Abou-Koli), Vue Prise au Nord de Philoe; Nubie

Rive Septentrionale du Nil (Village d Abou-Koli), Vue Prise au Nord de Philoe; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 84 from the album " egypte, nubie

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: Seconde Cataracte, Dgebel-Aboucir; Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp

Seconde Cataracte, Dgebel-Aboucir; Nubie, 1849 / 51, printed 1852. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Seconde Cataracte, Dgebel-Aboucir; Nubie, 1849/51, printed 1852. A work made of salted paper print, plate 112 from the album " egypte, nubie, palestine et syrie" (1852)

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: Map of Alexandria, 1575. Creators: Frans Hogenberg, Georg Braun

Map of Alexandria, 1575. Creators: Frans Hogenberg, Georg Braun
Map of Alexandria, 1575

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: The Blue Egyptian Water Lily, September 11, 1804. Creator: Joseph Constantine Stadler

The Blue Egyptian Water Lily, September 11, 1804. Creator: Joseph Constantine Stadler
The Blue Egyptian Water Lily, September 11, 1804. From " The Temple of Flora, or Garden of Nature"

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: Luxor, 17th February 1854 (pencil, pen & brown ink and w / c)

Luxor, 17th February 1854 (pencil, pen & brown ink and w / c)
CH340976 Luxor, 17th February 1854 (pencil, pen & brown ink and w/c) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); 33x50.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: The Finding of Moses (chromolitho)

The Finding of Moses (chromolitho)
3649365 The Finding of Moses (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Finding of Moses)

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: Elephantine

Elephantine
3787380 Elephantine by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Elephantine. Island in the Nile River in northern Nubia. Part of modern city Aswan. Egypt. Photograph of book of 1923)

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: Egyptian Temple and River Nile (engraving)

Egyptian Temple and River Nile (engraving)
5202208 Egyptian Temple and River Nile (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian Temple and River Nile)

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: The Land of Egypt, The River Nile (engraving)

The Land of Egypt, The River Nile (engraving)
5223840 The Land of Egypt, The River Nile (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Land of Egypt, The River Nile)

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: Suez Canal, ship entering the Red Sea near Port Tewfic, c. 1900 (colour photochrom)

Suez Canal, ship entering the Red Sea near Port Tewfic, c. 1900 (colour photochrom)
5322734 Suez Canal, ship entering the Red Sea near Port Tewfic, c.1900 (colour photochrom); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: Our Special Artist in Egypt, the Pyramids during an Inundation of the Nile (engraving)

Our Special Artist in Egypt, the Pyramids during an Inundation of the Nile (engraving)
1624041 Our Special Artist in Egypt, the Pyramids during an Inundation of the Nile (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: Warfare on the Nile, a Dash at the Enemy (engraving)

Warfare on the Nile, a Dash at the Enemy (engraving)
1623023 Warfare on the Nile, a Dash at the Enemy (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Warfare on the Nile, a Dash at the Enemy)

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: Sketches by an Officer of the Nile Expedition, at the Second Cataract (engraving)

Sketches by an Officer of the Nile Expedition, at the Second Cataract (engraving)
1622861 Sketches by an Officer of the Nile Expedition, at the Second Cataract (engraving) by Seymour, George L. (fl.1876-1916); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: Sketches on the Nile (engraving)

Sketches on the Nile (engraving)
1622859 Sketches on the Nile (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches on the Nile)

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: The Military Expedition up the Nile (engraving)

The Military Expedition up the Nile (engraving)
1622782 The Military Expedition up the Nile (engraving) by Murray, William Bazett (fl.1871-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Military Expedition up the Nile)

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: The British Expedition up the Nile (engraving)

The British Expedition up the Nile (engraving)
1622761 The British Expedition up the Nile (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Expedition up the Nile)

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: Along the banks of the Nile (b / w photo)

Along the banks of the Nile (b / w photo)
STC373786 Along the banks of the Nile (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: The Storing of the Water of the Nile, Bird s-Eye View of the River at Assouan

The Storing of the Water of the Nile, Bird s-Eye View of the River at Assouan
1039439 The Storing of the Water of the Nile, Bird s-Eye View of the River at Assouan, showing the Position of the Proposed Dam (litho) by English School

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: The Nile Expedition (engraving)

The Nile Expedition (engraving)
1051188 The Nile Expedition (engraving) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nile Expedition)

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

The Nile Expedition for the Relief of General Gordon (engraving)
1045810 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 imageRiver Nile Collection: The Nile Expedition for the Relief of General Gordon, Lord Wolseley at the First Cataract

The Nile Expedition for the Relief of General Gordon, Lord Wolseley at the First Cataract (engraving)
1045755 The Nile Expedition for the Relief of General Gordon, Lord Wolseley at the First Cataract (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: Cairo and the Nile (engraving)

Cairo and the Nile (engraving)
1060442 Cairo and the Nile (engraving) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cairo and the Nile)

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: Khartoum, the White Nile, and Fashoda of To-Day (b / w photo)

Khartoum, the White Nile, and Fashoda of To-Day (b / w photo)
1629531 Khartoum, the White Nile, and Fashoda of To-Day (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Khartoum, the White Nile, and Fashoda of To-Day)

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: The Evacuation of the Atbara Camp, the Sirdar watching the Ninth Soudanese embarking (litho)

The Evacuation of the Atbara Camp, the Sirdar watching the Ninth Soudanese embarking (litho)
1063721 The Evacuation of the Atbara Camp, the Sirdar watching the Ninth Soudanese embarking (litho) by Paget, Walter Stanley (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: New Bridge across the Nile, near Cairo (engraving)

New Bridge across the Nile, near Cairo (engraving)
1105110 New Bridge across the Nile, near Cairo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Bridge across the Nile, near Cairo)

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: Egypt - Life in the fields

Egypt - Life in the fields
LLM456848 Egypt - Life in the fields by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egypt - Life in the fields)

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: The Proposed Canal across the Isthmus of Suez, Suez and the Red Sea

The Proposed Canal across the Isthmus of Suez, Suez and the Red Sea, South of the Isthmus (engraving)
2772466 The Proposed Canal across the Isthmus of Suez, Suez and the Red Sea, South of the Isthmus (engraving) by English School

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: Egypt, a bite! a bite! (colour litho)

Egypt, a bite! a bite! (colour litho)
2797076 Egypt, a bite! a bite! (colour litho) by Farmiloe, Edith (1870-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egypt, a bite! a bite)

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: Le Nil (engraving)

Le Nil (engraving)
2793356 Le Nil (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Nil. Illustration for La Mythologie by Rene Menard (Delagrave, 1878)

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: Boats and palms, banks on the River Nile, Egypt

Boats and palms, banks on the River Nile, Egypt
Boats and palms on the banks on the River Nile, Egypt, c.1890

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: Boats on the River Nile, near Cairo, Egypt, c. 1880 s

Boats on the River Nile, near Cairo, Egypt, c. 1880 s
Boats on the River Nile, near Cairo, Egypt, c.1880 s

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: Houses along banks of River Nile, Alexandria, Egypt

Houses along banks of River Nile, Alexandria, Egypt
Houses along the banks of the River Nile, Alexandria, Egypt, c.1880 s

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: River Nile, Camels, village Great Pryamid, Egypt

River Nile, Camels, village Great Pryamid, Egypt, c.1880 s

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: The Advance towards Dongola, Arrival of the Gun-Boats at Kosheh from Wady Halfa

The Advance towards Dongola, Arrival of the Gun-Boats at Kosheh from Wady Halfa
1605841 The Advance towards Dongola, Arrival of the Gun-Boats at Kosheh from Wady Halfa, a Native Demonstration of Welcome (litho) by Overend

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: The Situation at Fashoda, Incidents of the Sirdars Landing (litho)

The Situation at Fashoda, Incidents of the Sirdars Landing (litho)
1606926 The Situation at Fashoda, Incidents of the Sirdars Landing (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Situation at Fashoda)

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: Views of Girgeh, Upper Egypt (litho)

Views of Girgeh, Upper Egypt (litho)
1605254 Views of Girgeh, Upper Egypt (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views of Girgeh, Upper Egypt)

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: Our Success in the Soudan, the Gun-Boat 'Melik'saving the Camel Corps from Utter Annihilation at

Our Success in the Soudan, the Gun-Boat "Melik"saving the Camel Corps from Utter Annihilation at Omdurman
1606552 Our Success in the Soudan, the Gun-Boat " Melik" saving the Camel Corps from Utter Annihilation at Omdurman (litho) by Wollen

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: A Reminiscence of the Soudan (litho)

A Reminiscence of the Soudan (litho)
1606474 A Reminiscence of the Soudan (litho) by Wilson, C. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Reminiscence of the Soudan)

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: The Advance towards Dongola (litho)

The Advance towards Dongola (litho)
1605213 The Advance towards Dongola (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance towards Dongola)

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: The Completion of the Assouan Dam, View from the North-West, showing the Finished Dam with

The Completion of the Assouan Dam, View from the North-West, showing the Finished Dam with the Navigation Canal
1600862 The Completion of the Assouan Dam, View from the North-West, showing the Finished Dam with the Navigation Canal (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageRiver Nile Collection: The Completion of the Great Nile Dam, Scenes at Assiout and Assouan (b / w photo)

The Completion of the Great Nile Dam, Scenes at Assiout and Assouan (b / w photo)
1600949 The Completion of the Great Nile Dam, Scenes at Assiout and Assouan (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Completion of the Great Nile Dam)




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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.