Elephantine Collection

Flowers from Mahabaleshwar (Mahabulashwur). Elephantine creeper, Argyreia nervosa, barberry, Berberis vulgaris, lily, etc

Elephantine Island, River Nile, Egypt, Victorian period

La Tortue elephantine (engraving)
3645224 La Tortue elephantine (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Tortue elephantine. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1862)

Scenes near the Site of the Great Nile Dam, of which the Foundation-Stone was laid by the Duke of Connaught on 12
1598501 Scenes near the Site of the Great Nile Dam, of which the Foundation-Stone was laid by the Duke of Connaught on 12 February (litho) by Loye

View of the Nile from Elephantine Island, c. 1880 (b / w photo)
498356 View of the Nile from Elephantine Island, c.1880 (b/w photo) by Sebah, J. Pascal (1823-1886); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elephantine is an island in the Nile River in northern Nubia)

Premiere Cataracte, Vue Generale Prise de la Point Mé
Premiere Cataracte, Vue Generale Prise de la Point Meridionale de l Ile d elephantine, 1851-52, printed 1853-54

Vue de l ile d Elephantine, en face d Assouan, 1849-50. Creator: Maxime du Camp
Vue de l ile d Elephantine, en face d Assouan, 1849-50

Ganesh, late 12th-early 13th century, Angkor (bronze)
XIR155546 Ganesh, late 12th-early 13th century, Angkor (bronze) by Cambodian; 23.5x25.5 cm; Musee National de Phnom Penh, Cambodia; out of copyright

First Cataract from Elephantine Island, c1880, (1904). Artist: Robert George Talbot Kelly
First Cataract from Elephantine Island, c1880, (1904). From Egypt, by R. Talbot Kelly. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1904]

Aswan and the island of Elephantine as seen from the western cliffs, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Assuan and the island of Elephantine as seen from the western cliffs, Egypt, 1905. Stereoscopic card. Detail. From a series called Egypt Through the Stereoscope, text by James H Breasted

Ruins of the Temple of Elephantine, Nubia, Egypt, c1808. Artist: Baltard
Ruins of the Temple of Elephantine, Nubia, Egypt, c1808. Situated in the River Nile on the border of Egypt and Nubia, Elephantine, known to the Ancient Egyptians as Abu or Yebu

Desert and Quarries, Asouan, with the Island of Elephantine, Egypt, 19th century. Artist: Lord Wharncliffe
Desert and Quarries, Asouan, with the Island of Elephantine, Egypt, 19th century. Situated in the River Nile on the border of Egypt and Nubia, Elephantine

Picture No. 10785716
Aldabra Giant TORTOISE - child riding (Dipsochelys elephantine) Date:

Elephantine Premiere Cataracte John Beasly
Elephantine. Premiere Cataracte; John Beasly Greene (American, born France, 1832 - 1856); Elephantine, Egypt; 1853 - 1854; Salted paper print from a waxed calotype negative; 29.8 x 23.2 cm (11 3)

Egypt Nubia Volume II - No 28 General View Asouan
Egypt and Nubia: Volume II - No. 28, General View of Asouan and the Island of Elephantine, 1838. Louis Haghe (British, 1806-1885). Color lithograph

Egypt Nubia Volume II General View Esouan Island
Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: General View of Esouan and the Island of Elephantine, 1848. Louis Haghe (British, 1806-1885), F.G.Moon, 20 Threadneedle Street, London, after David Roberts (British)

Satet Temple. Elephantine Island. Egypt
Satet Temple. Dedicated to the Goddess Satet, built by Tuthmose III. New Kingdom. 18th Dynasty. Elephantine Island. Egypt

Egyp. Aswan. Elephantine Island. Landscape

Egypt. Elephantine Island. Remains of a fortress of the Early Dynastic period and a houses of the Fourth Dynasty. Old Kingdom

Deinotherium giganteum.. Lithograph after an illustration by J. Smit from H. N. Hutchinsons Extinct Monsters and Creatures of Other Days, Chapman and Hall, London, 1894

Desert and Quarries - Aswan, with the Island of Elephantine, c1855. : lithograph
Desert and Quarries - Aswan, with the Island of Elephantine, c1855.: lithograph after watercolour by Lord Wharncliffe c1855. Egypt

Feluccas on the Nile, Elephantine Island near Aswan, modern Egypt

EGYPT: NILE SCENE. A view of the Nile River in Egypt, looking towards Aswan, Elephantine Island, the first cataract, and the Nubian frontier. Line engraving, English, 1849

Nubian Children - Elephantine Island, Egypt. Part of the modern Egyptian city of Aswan, the islands shape is similar to that of an elephants tusk. Date: circa 1910s

Egypt, the Nile and Palestine, 1928-1929 Season, showing a Nile Steamer (The Arabia) at Aswan, with Elephantine Island in the background

Aswan, Egypt
A panoramic view of Aswan, Egypt. The city stands on the east bank of the Nile at the first cataract and is a busy market and tourist center. Its ancient name, Swenet, translates as trade

Aswan - Egypt. Elephantine Island
Elephantine Island is the largest of the Aswan area islands, and is one of the most ancient sites in Egypt, with artifacts dating to predynastic periods

The River Nile, including Kitcheners and Elephantine island, Aswan, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Elephantine Island and River Nile, Aswan, Egypt, North Africa

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Elephantine Island, located in the majestic River Nile of Egypt, holds a captivating charm that takes us back to the Victorian period. This enchanting island is adorned with vibrant flowers from Mahabaleshwar, creating a picturesque scene that mesmerizes all who visit. At the heart Island lies the Satet Temple, an ancient structure steeped in history and spirituality. Its grandeur stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Egypt. As we explore further, we stumble upon an intriguing engraving called "La Tortue elephantine, " which adds an air of mystery to this already fascinating place. Scenes near the Site of the Great Nile Dam transport us back to 12th February when its foundation stone was laid by none other than the Duke of Connaught during his visit. The litho captures this significant moment in time and reminds us of how human ingenuity has shaped our world. A black and white photograph titled "View of the Nile from Elephantine Island" offers a glimpse into what life was like on this island during c. 1880. It showcases not only its natural beauty but also hints at daily activities and interactions between locals and visitors alike. Maxime du Camp's artwork titled "Vue de l'ile d'Elephantine" transports us even further back to 1849-50, providing insight into how this island looked centuries ago. The attention to detail brings forth nostalgia for times long gone yet still preserved within these historical records. Ganesh, a bronze sculpture dating back to late 12th-early 13th century Angkor, adds another layer of significance as it symbolizes wisdom and prosperity amidst these ancient surroundings. Its presence serves as a reminder that Elephantine Island has been witness to countless stories throughout history. Robert George Talbot Kelly's painting titled "First Cataract from Elephantine Island" beautifully captures nature's magnificence surrounding this island.