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The Nile Expedition, Dangers and Difficulties of the River Passage (engraving)
1622931 The Nile Expedition, Dangers and Difficulties of the River Passage (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nile Expedition, Dangers and Difficulties of the River Passage. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 December 1884.
W H Overend); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22531320
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Aground Built Crew Dangers Difficulties Fast Lost Lying Nile Expedition Part Place Reaches River Nile Rocks Scuttling Shipwrecks Sinking Steamer Upper Wreck Wrecked Ghizeh
12"x10" Modern Frame
Transport yourself back in time with our stunning Framed Print of The Nile Expedition, Dangers and Difficulties of the River Passage by William Heysham Overend. This intricately detailed engraving, inspired by an original work, depicts the perils and challenges faced by early explorers navigating the legendary Nile River. Add an air of adventure and historical charm to your space with this exquisite piece from our Media Storehouse collection at Fine Art Finder.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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The Nile Expedition, Dangers and Difficulties of the River Passage
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is a captivating engraving that vividly portrays the treacherous journey faced by explorers on the river Nile. Created by William Heysham Overend in 1884 for The Illustrated London News, this dramatic illustration captures the perils encountered during maritime expeditions. In this scene, we witness a fleet of ships navigating through the upper reaches of the Nile. These vessels, poorly built and ill-equipped for such challenging waters, find themselves at great risk as they battle against strong currents and hidden rocks. One unfortunate ship lies wrecked and aground near a house on the riverbank while another steamer sinks amidst tumultuous waves. The crew members are seen desperately struggling to save their lives amidst this chaos. Some cling onto wreckage or attempt to swim to safety, while others face an uncertain fate as their vessel succumbs to its watery grave. The Tangour Cataract proves particularly hazardous as multiple shipwrecks take place in this perilous location. This engraving serves as a reminder of both the dangers faced by those who dared to explore unknown territories and the unpredictable nature of one of Egypt's most iconic rivers. It showcases not only the challenges posed by these treacherous waters but also highlights how transportation along the Nile was fraught with risks during that era. "The Nile Expedition, Dangers and Difficulties of the River Passage" stands as a testament to human resilience in facing adversity while providing us with a
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