The Nile Collection (page 8)

Pyramids, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Pyramids, 19th century. Found in the collection of the The Victoria and Albert Museum, London

The Nile looking towards the Pyramids of Dahshur and Saqqarah, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
The Nile looking towards the Pyramids of Dahshur and Saqqarah, 19th century. From Egypt and Nubia, Volume 1

The Nile by Bulaq, Egypt, 1868. Artist: Henry Pilleau
The Nile by Bulaq, Egypt, 1868. Found in the collection of the The Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Philae, Looking South, Egypt, 1843. Artist: George Moore
Philae, Looking South, Egypt, 1843. A view of the island and temple complex of Philae from Views on the Nile: from Cairo to the Second Cataract, drawn on stone by George George Moore

The Temple of Amada in Nubia, 19th century. Artist: Nestor l Hote
The Temple of Amada in Nubia, 19th century. The Temple of Amada was originally built by Thutmose III and his son Amenhotep II in the 15th century BC. It was dedicated to Amun-Re and Re-Horakhty

The Nile, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: Nestor l Hote
The Nile, Egypt, 19th century. From the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Paris

Abu Simbel, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: Nestor l Hote
Abou Simbel, Egypt, 19th century. View of the twin temples carved out of the rock overlooking the Nile by Rameses II in the 13th century BC

Philae, Egypt, 1842-1845. Artist: E Weidenbach
Philae, Egypt, 1842-1845. From the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Paris

View of the Nile, 19th century. Artist: Eugene Fromentin
View of the Nile, 19th century

Wadi Halfeh, 3rd Febuary 1867. Artist: Edward Lear
Wadi Halfeh, 3rd Febuary 1867

The Banks of the Nile, 1874. Artist: Eugene Fromentin
The Banks of the Nile, 1874. From the collection of the National Gallery, London

Exterior View of the Two Temples at Ybsambul, Egypt, 1820. Artist: Agostino Aglio
Exterior View of the Two Temples at Ybsambul, Egypt, 1820. The Italian explorer and antiquities collector Giovanni Belzoni explored Egypt and its archaeological sites between 1815 and 1819

General View of the Pyramids, Egypt, 1820. Artist: Agostino Aglio
General View of the Pyramids, Egypt, 1820

Pyramids from the Nile, Cairo, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: GS Cautley
Pyramids from the Nile, Cairo, Egypt, 19th century. From the collection of the The Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Sketches along the Nile, Egypt, c1842. Artist: Richard Dudd
Sketches along the Nile, Egypt, c1842. From the collection of the The Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Women fellahs at the edge of the Nile, 1872. Artist: Alfred-Henri Darjou
Women fellahs at the edge of the Nile, 1872. Fellah is the Arabic word for a farm abourer or peasant. A print from Cairo and High-Egypt

A Boat on the Nile, Ibrim, Nubia, 1827-1829. Artist: Louis M. A. Linant de Bellefonds
A Boat on the Nile, Ibrim, Nubia, 1827-1829. Louis Maurice Adolphe Linant de Bellefonds better known as Linant Pasha (1799-1883) was an explorer of Egypt

The Exposition of Moses, 1654. Artist: Nicolas Poussin
The Exposition of Moses, 1654. Illustrates the moment in the Bible when the mother of the infant Moses entrusts her child to the River Nile, rather than see him put to death by Pharaohs troops

The Finding of Moses, 16th century. Artist: Jacopo Tintoretto
The Finding of Moses, 16th century. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Remains of a Nilometer, an ancient device for measuring the annual inundation of the Nile, c1885. The annual flooding of the Nile was always vitally important to Egypt as it governed the fertility of

Coptic Fresco of the Nile with Felucca Ships, c6th-7th century

Coptic Fresco of the River Nile, c6th-7th century. Coptic Museum, Cairo

Nile animals on panel in the Vatican

Roman mosaic depicting Egypt, from the National Museum in Rome

Roman mosaic of a ferry-boat, 2nd century
Roman mosaic of a ferry-boat on the Nile from Pompeii, 2nd century

Roman wall mosaic of a ferry-boat, 1st century
Roman wall mosaic of a ferry-boat on the Nile, from Pompeii, 1st century

Step Pyramid of King Djoser behind the Niles flood plain, Saqqara, Egypt, 3rd Dynasty, c2600 BC. Artist: Imhotep
Step Pyramid of King Djoser (Zozer) behind the Niles flood plain, Saqqara, Egypt, 3rd Dynasty, c2600 BC

Step Pyramid of King Djoser (Zozer) in the distance, Saqqara, Egypt, 3rd Dynasty, c2600 BC. Artist: Imhotep
Step Pyramid of King Djoser (Zozer) in the distance, Saqqara, Egypt, 3rd Dynasty, c2600 BC

Small Pyramid near Step Pyramid of Djoser, Saqqara, Egypt, c2600 BC. Artist: Imhotep
Small Pyramid near Step Pyramid of Djoser, Saqqara, Egypt, c2600 BC

Small tomb near Step Pyramid, Saqqara, Egypt, c2600 BC. Artist: Imhotep
Small tomb near Step Pyramid, Saqqara, Egypt, c2600 BC. Thie tomb is near the Step Pyramid and to the south of the old Pyramids, meanwhile the Giza Pyramids are visible in the distance on the left

Looking up from the foot of Step Pyramid of King Djoser (Zozer), Saqqara, Egypt, c2600 BC. Artist: Imhotep
Looking up from the foot of the Step Pyramid of King Djoser (Zozer), Saqqara, Egypt, 3rd Dynasty, c2600 BC. The pyramid was encased in white stone the remains of which can be seen lower left

Distant view of the Step Pyramid of King Djoser (Zozer), Saqqara, Egypt, 3rd Dynasty, c2600 BC. Artist: Imhotep
Step Pyramid of King Djoser (Zozer), Saqqara, Egypt, 3rd Dynasty, c2600 BC

View from the left of Step Pyramid of King Djoser (Zozer), Saqqara, Egypt, 3rd Dynasty, c2600 BC. Artist: Imhotep
Step Pyramid of King Djoser (Zozer), Saqqara, Egypt, 3rd Dynasty, c2600 BC

Step Pyramid of King Djoser (Zozer) behind ruins of temple, Saqqara, Egypt, c2600 BC. Artist: Imhotep
Step Pyramid of King Djoser (Zozer) behind ruins of temple, Saqqara, Egypt, c2600 BC. The pyramid rises above the palms of the Nile Valley

Step Pyramid (behind palms) of King Djoser (Zozer), Saqqara, Egypt, 3rd Dynasty, c2600 BC. Artist: Imhotep
Step Pyramid of King Djoser (Zozer), Saqqara, Egypt, 3rd Dynasty, c2600 BC. The pyramid rises above the palms of the Nile Valley. It is believed to have been deigned by the architect Imhotep

Step Pyramid (behind palms) of King Djoser, Saqqara, Egypt, 3rd Dynasty, c2600 BC. Artist: Imhotep
Step Pyramid of King Djoser (Zozer), Saqqara, Egypt, 3rd Dynasty, c2600 BC. The pyramid rises above the palms of the Nile Valley. It is believed to have been deigned by the architect Imhotep

Relief of Amun-Ra giving life to Rameses II, Temple of Rameses II, Luxor, Egypt, c1250 BC
Relief of Amun-Ra giving life to Rameses II, The Ramesseum, Temple of Rameses II, Luxor, Egypt, c1250 BC. Amun-Ra holds the Ankh symbol for life

The West Bank of the River Nile, Luxor West Bank, Egypt. The valley of the Kings lies in these hills

Nilometer on the island of Roda, Cairo, Egypt, c1895. The annual flooding of the Nile was historically vitally important to Egypt because it governed the fertility of the soil

Feluccas on the Nile, Elephantine Island near Aswan, modern Egypt

The Pyramids at Gizeh, 19th century. Artist: Edward Lear
The Pyramids at Gizeh, 19th century. The pyramids viewed from the Nile at sunset, with pelicans fishing on the left

Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798. The British fleet under Nelson destroyed the French fleet in Aboukir Bay in a battle fought at night

Boats on the Nile, c1838-1839. Artist: David Roberts
Boats on the Nile, c1838-1839. In the foreground water is being raised by means of a shaduf. Watercolour by the Scottish artist David Roberts (1796-1864)

Boat on the Nile, Egypt, 1878. Artist: Felix Bonfils
Boat on the Nile, Egypt, 1878. From Album of Photographs, Egypt and Nubia, by Felix Bonfils, 1878

Palm Trees beside the Nile, Egypt, 1895. Artist: Zangaki
Palm Trees beside the Nile, Egypt, 1895. From the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Hunting a crocodile, Nubia, Egypt, 1887. Artist: Henri Bechard
Hunting a crocodile, Nubia, Egypt, 1887. From the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Battle of the Nile, August 1798, (1800). Artist: J Philippe de Loutherbough
The Battle of the Nile, August 1798, (1800). The battle was fought at night in the Abu Qir Bay near Alexandria. Admiral Lord Nelson found the French fleet at anchor and attacked

An anchored felucca on the River Nile at sunset

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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.