Old Alexandria Harbor, Antique Egypt Engraving by Norden & Tuscher, 1755
€ 920
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1755
Mapmaker / artist
Frederik Ludvig Norden after Marcus Tuscher, Copenhagen, 1755
Technique
Copper engraving
Sheet size
29 × 44.6 cm (11.4 × 17.6 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-14183-17
What the condition grades mean
Excellent
Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good
Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good
Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair
Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Condition
Original copper engraving on laid paper. Light age toning and minor spotting. Good, even impression with a clearly defined plate mark. Wide margins retained.
About this sheet
Old Alexandria Harbor, Antique Egypt Engraving by Norden & Tuscher, 1755
Description This panoramic harbor view presents Old Alexandria as seen from the water, with sailing vessels in the foreground and the historic skyline stretching across the horizon. Architectural landmarks, including the obelisk known as Cleopatra’s Needle, anchor the scene and situate the city within its ancient and early modern context.
The engraving is from Voyage d’Egypte et de Nubie (Copenhagen, 1755), the seminal work of Frederik Ludvig Norden, engraved by Marcus Tuscher. Norden’s approach combined architectural training with direct observation, producing views that are both visually refined and historically reliable.
Alexandria, as one of the great cities of antiquity, was a central destination for Grand Tour travelers and Enlightenment scholars. This view predates the transformations of the 19th century and preserves the city’s appearance before large-scale modernization, lending it particular documentary value.
The long horizontal format, animated by ships and calm water, makes this engraving exceptionally suitable for interior display above furniture or as part of a curated wall of travel imagery.
Condition report Original copper engraving on laid paper. Light age toning and minor spotting. Good, even impression with a clearly defined plate mark. Wide margins retained.
Framing tips Best presented in a wide horizontal mat with a walnut or black frame. For a more contemporary look, a slim black frame with a soft white mat works extremely well.
