Gezicht op het paleis van de onderkoning van Egypte in Ismaïlia met op de voorgrond hengelaars c. 1870 - 1891

This photograph, taken by Hippolyte Arnoux between 1870 and 1891, depicts the palace of the Viceroy of Egypt in Ismailia. The image, a classic example of 19th-century landscape photography, showcases the grand architecture of the palace against a backdrop of a peaceful river scene. Two figures are seen fishing in the foreground, adding a touch of human activity to the serene composition. The photograph offers a glimpse into the colonial era in Egypt and the architectural styles that were prevalent during this period.