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Across the Nile – Pair of Antique Egypt Engravings, Methaghera & Palm Forest

$987.25per set
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Across the Nile – Pair of Antique Egypt Engravings, Methaghera & Palm Forest, c.1755 This refined matched pair of 18th-century engravings presents two panoramic views across the Nile, depicting the region around the island of Methaghera and the adjacent Palm Forest (Forêt de Palmiers), with distant desert landmarks and pyramids visible on the horizon. The broad horizontal compositions emphasize the calm expanse of the river, palm-lined shores, and the subtle rhythm of small sailing vessels navigating the Nile. Both plates originate 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 document Egypt with scientific accuracy and visual restraint. His work differs markedly from later Romantic interpretations, presenting Egypt as a living landscape shaped by geography, agriculture, and river traffic. One view shows the island of Methaghera, identified in the original legend alongside nearby settlements, while the accompanying plate focuses on the Palm Forest stretching along the Nile’s banks. In both compositions, the pyramids appear in the distance, integrated naturally into the landscape rather than isolated as monumental subjects. This approach reflects Norden’s intention to record Egypt as a coherent environment rather than a collection of isolated antiquities. Displayed together, the two engravings form a harmonious visual unit, unified by scale, horizon line, and atmospheric clarity. The pairing works exceptionally well in interiors, offering breadth and visual calm above a sofa, console, or long wall, while retaining strong appeal for collectors of early Egypt travel imagery and pre-Napoleonic Orientalist prints. Condition report: Both plates in good antique condition. Light age toning and minor scattered spotting consistent with 18th-century paper. Full plate marks clearly visible. Margins intact. No tears, losses, or restorations observed. Framing tips: Best framed as a pair in identical frames with wide off-white or parchment-toned mats. Dark walnut, ebonized wood, or simple black frames enhance the horizontal format and create a cohesive presentation. Technique: Copper engraving Maker: Frederik Ludvig Norden, Copenhagen, circa 1755 Keyword block: Nile, Egypt, Methaghera, Metaghara, Palm Forest, Forêt de Palmiers, Pyramids, Orientalist travel, pre-Napoleonic Egypt, Copenhagen 1755, Nile panorama, antique Egypt engraving, Enlightenment travel art
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.42 in (29 cm)Width: 17.56 in (44.6 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Engraved
  • Place of Origin:
    Denmark
  • Period:
    Mid-18th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1755
  • Condition:
    Both plates in good antique condition. Light age toning and minor scattered spotting consistent with 18th-century paper. Original plate marks visible. Margins intact. No losses or repairs observed.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-14183-23, -251stDibs: LU3054348140552

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