The Nile Collection

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

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

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

A night scene on the Nile near the mouth of the Cairo canal, during the festival of Gebr... 1862. Creator: Unknown
A night scene on the Nile near the mouth of the Cairo canal, during the festival of Gebr-el-Haleeg, or breaking the canal, 1862

The Prince of Wales Visit to Egypt: the Nile Boat - from a drawing by Frank Dillon, 1862. The future King Edward VII in Africa

Hereford World Map, c. 1280, 1944. Creator: Richard de Bello
Hereford World Map, c.1280, (1944). Detail showing the Mediterranean coast and the Nile Delta in northern Egypt. The lighthouse at Alexandria, complete with flames

Lifting water water from the Nile using a shadouf, Nag Hammadi, Egypt, 1898. Creator
Raising water from the Nile, Nag Hammadi, Egypt, 1898. Fellaheen lifting water from the River Nile for irrigation using a shadouf. Wasser [?] Fellaheen bei Nagh-Aamadi

On the banks of the Nile at Cairo, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
On the banks of the Nile at Cairo, 1898. Am Nilufer bei Cairo. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Map illustrating the Campaigns in Egypt from February, 1915, to May, 1916, . Creator: Unknown
Map illustrating the Campaigns in Egypt from February, 1915, to May, 1916, (c1920). Alexandria and the Nile delta, Cairo, Port Said, the Suez Canal and the Sinai Peninsula during the First World War

Physical Map of the Ottoman Empire, c1915. Creator: Unknown
Physical Map of the Ottoman Empire, c1915. Map showing the eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus, the Middle East, the rivers Tigris and Euphrates, what is now Turkey, and part of Egypt

Rome v. Persia (Sassanian), circa 300 A. D. c1915. Creator: Emery Walker Ltd
Rome v. Persia (Sassanian), circa 300 A.D. c1915. Map of the eastern Mediterranean and Near East, showing the ancient empires of Rome, Persia, and Armenia

Map of the Turkish attack on the Suez Canal, Egypt, First World War, 1915, (c1920). Map showing approximately the direction of the Turkish Attack on the Suez Canal, January 25 - February 3, 1915

The Nile Expedition, 1884-85: The Naval Brigade... rescuing Sir Charles Wilson, 1885, (1901)
The Nile Expedition, 1884-85: The Naval Brigade under Lord Charles Beresford rescuing Sir Charles Wilson, February 1885, (1901)

The Nile, 1752, (1928). Artist: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
The Nile, 1752, (1928). River-god resting, chalk on paper. Study for the Africa section, frescoes of the staircase-hall in the Wü rzburg Residence, Germany. Staatsgalerie, Stuttgart, Germany

Relief of two figures of Hapy god of the Nile, Temple sacred to Amun Mut & Khons, Luxor, Egypt
Relief of two figures of Hapi (Hapy) god of the Nile, Temple sacred to Amun Mut and Khons, Luxor, Egypt. The Lotus (Upper Nile) and the Papyrus (Lower Nile) are bound together through inundation

Sunset on the Nile, Egypt. Creator: Viet Chu
Sunset on the Nile, Egypt

Morning Commute on the Nile. Creator: Viet Chu
Morning Commute on the Nile

The River Nile, 1569. Creator: Etienne Delaune
The River Nile, 1569

Pharaohs Daughter Finding Moses, from Landscapes with Old and New Testament Scenes and Hunting Scenes, 1584

The Daughter of Pharoah Finding the Infant Moses, from Illustrations of the Bible, 1833

The Finding of Moses (Needlework), England, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
The Finding of Moses (Needlework), England, 19th century. Pharaohs daughter and her ladies find the child Moses among the bullrushes of the River Nile

Caesar Embarks by Boat to Join His Army from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra, Flanders
Caesar Embarks by Boat to Join His Army, from The Story of Caesar and Cleopatra, Flanders, c. 1680. Woven at the workshop of Gerard Peemans, after a design by Justus van Egmont

Water Carriers on the Nile, 1891. Creator: John Singer Sargent
Water Carriers on the Nile, 1891

On the Nile, Near Philae, 1871. Creator: Eugene Fromentin
On the Nile, Near Philae, 1871

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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)

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

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"

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Nile Flooding. Creator: Jacques Callot
The Nile Flooding

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

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

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

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

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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.