Island of Philae from the First Cataract – Norden Egypt Engraving 1755

€ 740

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, Denmark, 1755
Technique: Copper engraving
Sheet size: 29 × 44.6 cm (11.4 × 17.6 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-14183-6

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

Even toning with light scattered spotting. Strong plate impression.

About this sheet

Island of Philae from the First Cataract – Norden Egypt Engraving 1755
This dramatic river view shows the Island of Philae as it appears when departing the First Cataract of the Nile. The temple complex is framed by rocky banks and open water, capturing one of ancient Egypt’s most sacred sites before modern alterations.

Norden’s depiction predates later 19th-century documentation and is valued for its early and relatively unromanticized portrayal of Philae. The plate combines navigational perspective with architectural clarity.

Condition report:
Even toning with light scattered spotting. Strong plate impression. Ready for framing.

Framing tips:
A museum-style mat with a restrained gilt or bronze frame enhances the monumentality.