Views of Africa · 18th century
€ 440
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Good antique condition. Light age toning and scattered spotting consistent with 18th-century paper. Plate mark visible. No losses or repairs.
View of Derri on the Nile – Antique Egypt Panoramic Engraving, c.1755
This elegant panoramic engraving presents the town of Derri on the Nile, shown from across the river with sailing boats in the foreground and a low settlement set against rising desert hills. The composition is defined by its wide horizon and restrained architectural detail, emphasizing the relationship between water, settlement, and surrounding landscape.
The plate originates from Frederik Ludvig Norden’s important Voyage d’Égypte et de Nubie, first published in Copenhagen in 1755. Norden’s views are valued for their documentary precision and calm, observational tone, reflecting Enlightenment ideals of scientific travel and measured recording rather than romantic exaggeration.
This view of Derri offers both historical insight and strong decorative appeal, particularly for collectors interested in early Nile geography or interiors favoring balanced horizontal compositions.
Condition report:
Good antique condition. Light age toning and scattered spotting consistent with 18th-century paper. Plate mark visible. No losses or repairs.
Framing tips:
Best presented with a wide off-white or soft grey mat and a slim walnut or dark oak frame to enhance the panoramic format.
Technique: Copper engraving
Maker: Frederik Ludvig Norden, Copenhagen, circa 1755
