Luxor, Egypt - 19th-Century Nubian Ruins – Voyage à Méroé, Lithograph by Engelmann; Godefroy Engelmann (1788–1839) - Voyage à Meroe - 1821-1850

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Voyage à Méroé, a 1st edition original 19th‑century lithograph by Godefroy Engelmann (Engelmann, Paris) depicting the Nubian ruins at Sescé, Luxor, Egypt; uncoloured, 24 cm high by 38 cm wide (total 38 x 49 cm), condition described as very good with some small holes.

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Original 19th-century lithograph from the Nubia/Egypt expedition Voyage à Méroé, Vol. II, Plate VIII.
Title: “Vue des restes d’un ancien édifice, prise du nord-ouest – Sescé.”
Lithographed by Godefroy Engelmann (Paris), one of the leading lithographers of the period.

The plate depicts the monumental remains of ancient columns at Sescé, with travellers, horsemen and an artist documenting the site. A classic archaeological scene from early scientific explorations of Nubia.
A highly collectible and beautifully preserved archaeological print.
Dimensions all battuta 24 x 38 cm
Total dimensions 38 x 49 cm

Condition: very good & with some expenses around it has some small holes
The photos are part of the description, please look carefully at the photos.

Original 19th-century lithograph from the Nubia/Egypt expedition Voyage à Méroé, Vol. II, Plate VIII.
Title: “Vue des restes d’un ancien édifice, prise du nord-ouest – Sescé.”
Lithographed by Godefroy Engelmann (Paris), one of the leading lithographers of the period.

The plate depicts the monumental remains of ancient columns at Sescé, with travellers, horsemen and an artist documenting the site. A classic archaeological scene from early scientific explorations of Nubia.
A highly collectible and beautifully preserved archaeological print.
Dimensions all battuta 24 x 38 cm
Total dimensions 38 x 49 cm

Condition: very good & with some expenses around it has some small holes
The photos are part of the description, please look carefully at the photos.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/ Brand
Engelmann (Paris)
Number of items
1
Country
Luxor, Egypt
Geographical specification
19th-Century Nubian Ruins – Voyage à Méroé, Lithograph by Engelmann
Map maker/ publisher
Godefroy Engelmann (1788–1839)
Designer/Artist/Maker
Godefroy Engelmann
Map/ Book title
Voyage à Meroe
Period
1821-1850
Condition
Good
Technique
Original 19th-century lithograph
Additional Information
1st Edition
Map colour
Uncoloured map
Height
24 cm
Width
38 cm
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