Akmin on the Nile, Residence of the Prince – Antique Egypt Engraving, c.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-14183-9
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 overall toning and scattered spotting consistent with age. Plate mark visible. No losses or repairs observed.
About this sheet
Akmin on the Nile, Residence of the Prince – Antique Egypt Engraving, c.1755 This finely engraved panoramic view depicts the city of Akmin (Akhmim) on the Nile, described as the residence of the local prince. The composition stretches horizontally across the river, with low boats in the foreground and the settlement unfolding against a gently rising desert landscape beyond. The scene is notable for its calm, measured balance between architecture, water, and terrain.
Produced as part of Frederik Ludvig Norden’s celebrated Voyage d’Égypte et de Nubie, the plate reflects the artist’s commitment to topographical accuracy combined with a refined, almost architectural sense of proportion. Rather than dramatic ruin imagery, this view captures the lived geography of Upper Egypt in the mid-18th century, emphasizing settlement patterns along the Nile.
Such plates are especially appealing to collectors interested in early scientific travel imagery and to interior designers seeking quiet, horizontal compositions with strong spatial depth.
Condition report: Good antique condition. Light overall toning and scattered spotting consistent with age. Plate mark visible. No losses or repairs observed.
Framing tips: Ideal for a wide mount in off-white or soft gray, paired with a slim walnut or dark oak frame to emphasize the panoramic format.
