View of Tschibel el Deïr on the Nile, Copper Engraving, Circa 1755
€ 480
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-14183-10
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
Very good antique condition. Light age toning and minor surface marks. Plate mark present. Margins ample.
About this sheet
View of Tschibel el Deïr on the Nile – Antique Egypt Panorama, c.1755
This wide engraved panorama shows Tschibel el Deïr along the Nile, featuring river traffic in the foreground and dramatic rocky formations rising along the opposite bank. Small figures and boats animate the scene, providing scale and reinforcing the monumental character of the landscape.
The plate exemplifies Norden’s ability to translate observational travel drawing into disciplined engraved form. Geological features, water levels, and human activity are rendered with equal care, making the image both visually engaging and historically informative.
Views such as this appealed strongly to Enlightenment-era audiences interested in geography, antiquity, and the natural sciences, and today remain sought after for their restrained elegance and documentary value.
Condition report: Very good antique condition. Light age toning and minor surface marks. Plate mark present. Margins ample.
Framing tips: A neutral linen mat with a darker frame works well, allowing the fine line work and horizontal rhythm to dominate.
