River Nile Collection

Mappa Mundi, c. 1290 (vellum)
BAL62567 Mappa Mundi, c.1290 (vellum) by Richard of Haldingham (Richard de Bello) (fl.c.1260-1305); Hereford Cathedral, Herefordshire, UK; English, out of copyright

The Hypaethral Temple at Philae, called the Bed of Pharaoh, Egypt, 1849. From Egypt and Nubia, Vol 2, by David Roberts

Extirpation of the Plagues of Egypt: - Destruction of Revolutionary Crocodiles, 1798
XYC289253 Extirpation of the Plagues of Egypt:- Destruction of Revolutionary Crocodiles, 1798 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 24.4x35.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art

October 6th Bridge, Nile River, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Egypt, Upper Egypt, Aswan, View of Sofitel Legend Old Cataract hotel and swimming pool situated on the banks of the river Nile

Egypt, Luxor, View of Nile cruise boats infront of The Winter Palace Hotel

Egypt, ruins of Luxor from River Nile, engraving based on drawing by David Roberts
Egypt, 19th century. View of the ruins of Luxor from the river Nile. Engraving based on a drawing by David Roberts (1796-1864), from " Egypt and Nubia", 1846-1850

The Nile Flood Had Retired, c1930. Artist: W Heath Robinson
The Nile Flood Had Retired, c1930. An illustration from The Marsh Kings Daughter by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen

Kartoum, Sudan, 1884, from The Journals of Major-General C. G. Gordon, C. B. at Kartoum
KW259860 Kartoum, Sudan, 1884, from The Journals of Major-General C.G. Gordon, C.B. at Kartoum, published by Kegan Paul Trench & Co

The Nile Expedition (engraving)
1622921 The Nile Expedition (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nile Expedition)

The Nile Expedition, towing the Whale-Boats with Troops through the First Gate of the Second Cataract (engraving)
1623022 The Nile Expedition, towing the Whale-Boats with Troops through the First Gate of the Second Cataract (engraving) by Overend

Traditional felucca sailing boats on the River Nile near Luxor, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Course of river Nile, map by Arab geographer and astronomer Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi (780-850)
Cartography, Africa, 9th century. The course of the river Nile. Map by Arab geographer and astronomer Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi (780-850)

Ramesseum Temple, West Bank of the River Nile, Thebes, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

White Begum residence overlooking the River Nile with feluccas, at Aswan, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Looking down on the island of Philae and its temples, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Looking down on the island of Philae and its temples, Egypt, 1905. Over on the right is the square kiosk which the natives call Pharaohs Bed; it has no roof and never was finished

Juba, South Sudan. Restaurant on the banks of the river Nile

Shadoof on river Nile, c.1900 (photo)
7292982 Shadoof on river Nile, c.1900 (photo); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. A shadoof (well pole) on the banks of the River Nile. Photo, Egypt, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

An engraving depicting a shadoof in use in Egypt. The shadoof was used for irrigation at least as early as 1500 BC
5311358 An engraving depicting a shadoof in use in Egypt. The shadoof was used for irrigation at least as early as 1500 BC, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1846); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An Egyptian dhow on the Nile, near Shetaal (Egypt). Coloured watercolor drawing, 1867 by Edward Lear (1812-1888)
MMM5481534 An Egyptian dhow on the Nile, near Shetaal (Egypt). Coloured watercolor drawing, 1867 by Edward Lear (1812-1888)

The Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798: the British ships attacking the anchored French fleet, c.1798 (drawing)
7341715 The Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798: the British ships attacking the anchored French fleet, c.1798 (drawing) by Pocock, Nicholas (1741-1821); National Maritime Museum, London

An engraving depicting a pottery raft in Upper Egypt. Ceramic fans were roped together, opening upwards
5311215 An engraving depicting a pottery raft in Upper Egypt. Ceramic fans were roped together, opening upwards, their tops covered with rushes

Nile River, Cairo, c.1900 (b/w photo)
7292996 Nile River, Cairo, c.1900 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. Banks of Nile River in Boulaq, Cairo. Photo, Egypt, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Dahabieh, sur le Nil, Transport des Touristes et Marchandises, 1910 (colour litho)
8645015 Dahabieh, sur le Nil, Transport des Touristes et Marchandises, 1910 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dahabieh, sur le Nil)

The baby Moses found in the bulrushes by Pharaoh's daughter (colour litho)
8656841 The baby Moses found in the bulrushes by Pharaoh's daughter (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Great Sphinx of Giza
3480445 The Great Sphinx of Giza; (add.info.: The Great Sphinx of Giza, situated on the Giza Plateau adjacent to the Great Pyramids of Giza on the west bank of the Nile River)

A pottery raft on the River Nile, 1850
3330786 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.

Man on a Camel Viewing the Pyramids of Gizeh, c.1900 (chromolitho)
1126419 Man on a Camel Viewing the Pyramids of Gizeh, c.1900 (chromolitho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a local Egyptian man on a camel)

View of Philae. Postcard. Chromolithography sd. late 19th - early 20th century
THT4304461 View of Philae. Postcard. Chromolithography sd. late 19th - early 20th century.; (add.info.: View of Philae. Postcard. Chromolithography sd)

Study of various Egyptian boats (Dahabeeyahs and Gyassis), with a scene in front of the pyramids of Giza (Cairo)
MMM5481577 Study of various Egyptian boats (Dahabeeyahs and Gyassis), with a scene in front of the pyramids of Giza (Cairo) in the middle of the page by Lear

Studies of various Egyptian boats. Coloured watercolor drawing, 1854, by Edward Lear (1812-1888)
MMM5481514 Studies of various Egyptian boats. Coloured watercolor drawing, 1854, by Edward Lear (1812-1888). by Lear, Edward (1812-88); National Maritime Museum, London

The effects of Cholera in Egypt
5311897 The effects of Cholera in Egypt; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the effects of Cholera in Egypt, as a result of water polluted by a diseased carcass)

Cataract of the Nile River near Alexandria, 1841
3480444 Cataract of the Nile River near Alexandria, 1841; (add.info.: Cataract of the Nile River near Alexandria, Egypt 1841)

Ferry boat on the river Nile, Egypt, 1801
3480438 Ferry boat on the river Nile, Egypt, 1801; (add.info.: Ferry boat on the river Nile, Egypt by Luigi Mayer (1755-1803); Italian-German artist and an important painter of the Ottoman Empire

Saint Pachomius and the crocodiles (colour litho)
8664153 Saint Pachomius and the crocodiles (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Old Testament: The Finding of Moses (colour litho)
8658734 Old Testament: The Finding of Moses (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Finding of Moses)

First Cataract of the Nile (engraving)
8658610 First Cataract of the Nile (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: First Cataract of the Nile)

Village of Memphis, Egypt, c.1898-1920 (b/w photo)
8794430 Village of Memphis, Egypt, c.1898-1920 (b/w photo) by Tiffany Studios (1902-32); 36.7x28.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Nelson coming on deck at the Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798, late 18th century (oil on canvas)
7337691 Nelson coming on deck at the Battle of the Nile, 1 August 1798, late 18th century (oil on canvas) by Orme, Daniel (1766-p.1832); 149.9x198.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Greek god Neilos, the river god of the Nile, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy
7278249 The Greek god Neilos, the river god of the Nile, marble statue from ancient Rome, Italy; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Greek god Neilos, the river god of the Nile)

Banks of river Nile in Egypt, c.1900 (print)
7293044 Banks of river Nile in Egypt, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: Geography. Egypt. Women draws water from Nile River. Illustration, Germany, ca 1900.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Five sketches of Luxor (Egypt), three views of a houseboat loaded with straw
MMM5481536 Five sketches of Luxor (Egypt), three views of a houseboat loaded with straw, a sketch of five Egyptians sitting and a landscape at dusk by Lear

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

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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.