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The Nile Collection (page 3)

"The Nile: A Timeless Journey Through History and Beauty" Step back in time to the early 20th century as we witness "The Nile Flood Had Retired

Background imageThe Nile Collection: The Nile, 1615 (engraving)

The Nile, 1615 (engraving)
3480550 The Nile, 1615 (engraving) by Gaultier, Leonard (1561-1641); (add.info.: The Nile, 1615. A plate from Les Images Ou Tableaux De Platte Peinture Des Deux Philostrates Sophistes Grecs)

Background imageThe Nile Collection: British Naval and Military Medals (engraving)

British Naval and Military Medals (engraving)
1047354 British Naval and Military Medals (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Naval and Military Medals)

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Nile Journey, Tmui of Ptolemy, 1890. Creator: Elihu Vedder

Nile Journey, Tmui of Ptolemy, 1890. Creator: Elihu Vedder
Nile Journey, Tmui of Ptolemy, 1890

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Nile Journey, Esneh, Egypt, 1890. Creator: Elihu Vedder

Nile Journey, Esneh, Egypt, 1890. Creator: Elihu Vedder
Nile Journey, Esneh, Egypt, 1890

Background imageThe Nile Collection: The Finding of Moses. Creator: Bartolomeo Biscaino

The Finding of Moses. Creator: Bartolomeo Biscaino
The Finding of Moses

Background imageThe Nile Collection: The Finding of Moses, 1540s. Creator: Battista del Moro

The Finding of Moses, 1540s. Creator: Battista del Moro
The Finding of Moses, 1540s

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Nile Journey, No. 15, 1890. Creator: Elihu Vedder

Nile Journey, No. 15, 1890. Creator: Elihu Vedder
Nile Journey, No. 15, 1890

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Nile Journey, No. 22, 1890. Creator: Elihu Vedder

Nile Journey, No. 22, 1890. Creator: Elihu Vedder
Nile Journey, No. 22, 1890

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Nile Journey, No. 20, 1890. Creator: Elihu Vedder

Nile Journey, No. 20, 1890. Creator: Elihu Vedder
Nile Journey, No. 20, 1890

Background imageThe Nile Collection: The Nile Flooding. Creator: Jacques Callot

The Nile Flooding. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Nile Flooding

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Fertilization of Egypt, 1791. Creator: William Blake

Fertilization of Egypt, 1791. Creator: William Blake
Fertilization of Egypt, 1791

Background imageThe Nile Collection: The Hiding of Moses, 1824. Creator: William Blake

The Hiding of Moses, 1824. Creator: William Blake
The Hiding of Moses, 1824

Background imageThe Nile Collection: The Finding of Moses, c. 1655 / 1660. Creator: Sebastien Bourdon

The Finding of Moses, c. 1655 / 1660. Creator: Sebastien Bourdon
The Finding of Moses, c. 1655/1660

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Philae, Egypt, 1863. Creator: Edward Lear

Philae, Egypt, 1863. Creator: Edward Lear
Philae, Egypt, 1863

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Three women pulling in the basket with the infant Moses from the water, ca. 1729

Three women pulling in the basket with the infant Moses from the water, ca. 1729

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Hippopotamus, from Quadrupeds series (N41) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1890

Hippopotamus, from Quadrupeds series (N41) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1890

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Camel, from Quadrupeds series (N41) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1890

Camel, from Quadrupeds series (N41) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1890

Background imageThe Nile Collection: The Nile Bride, Egypt, from the Holidays series (N80) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1890

The Nile Bride, Egypt, from the Holidays series (N80) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1890

Background imageThe Nile Collection: The Finding of Moses, ca. 1671. Creator: Giovanni Stefano Danedi

The Finding of Moses, ca. 1671. Creator: Giovanni Stefano Danedi
The Finding of Moses, ca. 1671

Background imageThe Nile Collection: View on the Nile near Cairo, ca. 1855. Creator: Thomas Seddon

View on the Nile near Cairo, ca. 1855. Creator: Thomas Seddon
View on the Nile near Cairo, ca. 1855

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Tombs of Great Arab Saints to be seen in the Neighborhood of Rosetta, Egypt, ca. 1800

Tombs of Great Arab Saints to be seen in the Neighborhood of Rosetta, Egypt, ca. 1800

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Nile Boat, Egypt, 1851. Creator: Attributed to Leavitt Hunt

Nile Boat, Egypt, 1851. Creator: Attributed to Leavitt Hunt
Nile Boat, Egypt, 1851

Background imageThe Nile Collection: [Egypt], 1842-44. Creator: Joseph Philibert Girault De Prangey

[Egypt], 1842-44. Creator: Joseph Philibert Girault De Prangey
[Egypt], 1842-44

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Island of Philae, 1853-54. Creator: John Beasley Greene

Island of Philae, 1853-54. Creator: John Beasley Greene
Island of Philae, 1853-54

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Fete de S. A. Ismail Pacha a bord des bateaux de LL. A A

Fete de S. A. Ismail Pacha a bord des bateaux de LL. A A. les princes, janvier 1867, 1867

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Etude de Palmiers, Bords du Nil, Kalabschi, 1853-54. Creator: John Beasley Greene

Etude de Palmiers, Bords du Nil, Kalabschi, 1853-54. Creator: John Beasley Greene
Etude de Palmiers, Bords du Nil, Kalabschi, 1853-54

Background imageThe Nile Collection: The Nile in front of the Theban Hills, 1853-54. Creator: John Beasley Greene

The Nile in front of the Theban Hills, 1853-54. Creator: John Beasley Greene
The Nile in front of the Theban Hills, 1853-54

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Ile de Fileh (Philae), edifice de l Est - Facade Occidentale - Vue du P

Ile de Fileh (Philae), edifice de l Est - Facade Occidentale - Vue du Point E, 1851-52, printed 1853-54

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Deuxieme Cataracte, Rocher d Aboucir, Rapides et Ilots Granitiques, 1851

Deuxieme Cataracte, Rocher d Aboucir, Rapides et Ilots Granitiques, 1851

Background imageThe Nile Collection: El-Nacerah, Dattiers, Rives du Nil et Barques, 1851-52, printed 1853-54

El-Nacerah, Dattiers, Rives du Nil et Barques, 1851-52, printed 1853-54

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Ile de Fileh (Philae), edifice de l Est - Face Laterale Vue du Point D

Ile de Fileh (Philae), edifice de l Est - Face Laterale Vue du Point D, 1851-52, printed 1853-54

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Ile de Fileh (Philae), Colonnade Occidentale - Ruines Vues du Point L, 1851-52

Ile de Fileh (Philae), Colonnade Occidentale - Ruines Vues du Point L, 1851-52, printed 1853-54

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Ile de Fileh (Philae), edifice du Sud et Partie de la Colonnade Occiden

Ile de Fileh (Philae), edifice du Sud et Partie de la Colonnade Occidentale Vue du Point V, 1851-52, printed 1853-54

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Ile de Fileh (Philae), Premier Pylone - Vue Prise de la Plate-Forme de

Ile de Fileh (Philae), Premier Pylone - Vue Prise de la Plate-Forme de la Colonnade Orientale en P, 1851-52, printed 1853-54

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Ile de Fileh (Philae), Deuxieme Pylone - Partie Orientale Vue de la Pla

Ile de Fileh (Philae), Deuxieme Pylone - Partie Orientale Vue de la Plateforme Inferieure du Premier Pylone, du Point G, 1851-52, printed 1853-54

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Djebel-Aboucir - Rive gauche de la Seconde Cataracte, March 25, 1850

Djebel-Aboucir - Rive gauche de la Seconde Cataracte, March 25, 1850

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Vue prise a la Seconde Cataracte, March 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp

Vue prise a la Seconde Cataracte, March 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue prise a la Seconde Cataracte, March 1850

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Batu-el-Hadjar. Vue prise a la Seconde Cataracte, March 1850

Batu-el-Hadjar. Vue prise a la Seconde Cataracte, March 1850

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Vue prise a la premiere Cataracte (Rive droite), 1849-50

Vue prise a la premiere Cataracte (Rive droite), 1849-50

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Vue generale d Esne (No. 3, pointe Nord), 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp

Vue generale d Esne (No. 3, pointe Nord), 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue generale d Esne (No. 3, pointe Nord), 1849-50

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Vue prise au Nord de Philae - Village de Kounoco, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp

Vue prise au Nord de Philae - Village de Kounoco, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue prise au Nord de Philae - Village de Kounoco, 1849-50

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Vue prise au Sud-Est de Philae - Village d El-Bab, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp

Vue prise au Sud-Est de Philae - Village d El-Bab, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue prise au Sud-Est de Philae - Village d El-Bab, 1849-50

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Vue prise au Sud-Est de Philae - Cherk-el-Hesseh, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp

Vue prise au Sud-Est de Philae - Cherk-el-Hesseh, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue prise au Sud-Est de Philae - Cherk-el-Hesseh, 1849-50

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Vue de Djebel-el-teir et du Convent de la Poulie, 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp

Vue de Djebel-el-teir et du Convent de la Poulie, 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue de Djebel-el-teir et du Convent de la Poulie, 1850

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Vue des rapides de la Seconde Cataracte, March 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp

Vue des rapides de la Seconde Cataracte, March 1850. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue des rapides de la Seconde Cataracte, March 1850

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Vue generale des Speos de Phre et d Athor, a Abousembil

Vue generale des Speos de Phre et d Athor, a Abousembil, prise de l ile, March 29, 1850

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Vue prise du Nord-Est de Philae - Village de Kolokina, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp

Vue prise du Nord-Est de Philae - Village de Kolokina, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue prise du Nord-Est de Philae - Village de Kolokina, 1849-50

Background imageThe Nile Collection: Vue generale d Esne (No. 1 extremite Sud), 1849-50

Vue generale d Esne (No. 1 extremite Sud), 1849-50




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"The Nile: A Timeless Journey Through History and Beauty" Step back in time to the early 20th century as we witness "The Nile Flood Had Retired, c1930" by W Heath Robinson. This captivating artwork transports us to a bygone era when the mighty river dictated life's rhythms. Travel further down the Nile and gaze upon the enchanting island of Philae with its majestic temples in "Looking down on the island of Philae and its temples, Egypt, 1905" captured by Underwood & Underwood. The ancient structures stand as testaments to human ingenuity amidst nature's grandeur. Delve even deeper into history with Richard de Bello's Hereford World Map from around 1280. This remarkable cartographic masterpiece showcases how civilizations recognized and revered the Nile as a lifeline for trade, culture, and exploration. Witness the arduous task of lifting water from the Nile using a shadouf in Nag Hammadi, Egypt through an evocative photograph taken in 1898. It reminds us of humanity's resourcefulness in harnessing this powerful force for sustenance. Christian Wilhelm Allers' depiction of life on Cairo's banks takes us right into bustling city life along this iconic river. From fishermen casting their nets to locals going about their daily routines, these scenes capture both tradition and modernity coexisting harmoniously. Explore military campaigns unfolding along this strategic waterway through an unknown creator's map illustrating events between February 1915 and May 1916 during World War I. The Ottoman Empire looms large over this region where power dynamics were fiercely contested. Embark on "The Nile Expedition" that took place from 1884-85 through a dramatic image showcasing Sir Charles Wilson being rescued amidst turbulent times (1901). This daring mission exemplifies international cooperation against adversity while highlighting the significance of controlling such a vital artery.