View of Nezlet Abonour on the Nile – Antique Egypt Landscape Engraving, c.1755
€ 560
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-14183-27
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 minor scattered spotting consistent with 18th-century paper. Full plate mark visible. Margins intact. No tears, losses, or restorations observed.
About this sheet
View of Nezlet Abonour on the Nile – Antique Egypt Landscape Engraving, c.1755
This refined 18th-century engraving presents a panoramic view and perspective of Nezlet Abonour, a settlement along the Nile rendered with clarity and restraint. The composition emphasizes the broad sweep of the river in the foreground, with palm groves, low buildings, and a raised rocky formation crowned by small structures forming the focal point of the landscape. A sailing boat on the Nile provides scale and reinforces the sense of quiet movement through the scene.
The plate originates from Voyage d’Égypte et de Nubie by Frederik Ludvig Norden, first published in Copenhagen in 1755. Norden, a Danish naval officer and accomplished draughtsman, was among the earliest European travelers to record Egypt through direct observation rather than imaginative reconstruction. His work is valued for its accuracy, balance, and documentary approach, capturing Egypt as a lived environment shaped by river, settlement, and terrain.
Unlike more dramatic ruin views, this engraving conveys a sense of calm continuity between nature and habitation. The wide horizon, minimal figures, and controlled line work give the image a timeless, meditative quality. As such, it appeals equally to collectors of early Egypt travel imagery and to interior designers seeking understated, neutral-toned landscapes with historical depth.
Condition report: Good antique condition. Light age toning and minor scattered spotting consistent with 18th-century paper. Full plate mark visible. Margins intact. No tears, losses, or restorations observed.
Framing tips: Frame with a wide off-white or light parchment mat to emphasize the plate mark and expansive composition. Dark walnut, ebonized wood, or natural oak frames complement the calm landscape.
