Bilder Dominique Vivant Denon (1747–1825) – People with Camels in Upper Egypt – Engraving from Voyage dans la Basse et la Haute Égypte – “Frontispice, AM. Denon Suns b. Diesest de la Haute-Egypte...” (1809)

Beskrivning

This original antique engraving, likely intended as a frontispiece, depicts a caravan scene in Upper Egypt with local figures preparing camels for travel or trade. The composition captures the movement, attire, and desert environment of the region, highlighting Denon’s observational detail and documentary intent. The inscription refers to Denon himself preparing to deploy the “Runner di Miconconpole,” possibly referencing exploratory or surveying instruments, underscoring the expedition’s scientific character.

The plate is from Voyage dans la Basse et la Haute Égypte, Denon’s groundbreaking visual chronicle of Napoleon’s Egyptian campaign, published in London by Samuel Bagster in 1809. These engravings offered European audiences one of the first systematic visual records of Egyptian life, architecture, and terrain, blending military reportage with Enlightenment-era ethnography and art.
Denon’s legacy as both artist and archaeologist is preserved in plates like this, which depict the interface between imperial ambition, scientific curiosity, and the people of Egypt at the turn of the 19th century.

Artist or Maker: Dominique Vivant Denon

Dimensions: 48 cm x 30 cm

Medium: Engraving

Date: 1809

Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.