View of Derri on the Nile – Antique Egypt Panoramic Engraving, c.1755
€ 440
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, Copenhagen, circa 1755
Technique
Copper engraving
Sheet size
29 × 44.6 cm (11.4 × 17.6 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-14183-16
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
Good antique condition. Light age toning and scattered spotting consistent with 18th-century paper. Plate mark visible. No losses or repairs.
About this sheet
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 gray mat and a slim walnut or dark oak frame to enhance the panoramic format.
