Deuxième Cataracte, Rocher d'Abouçir, Rapides et Ilots Granitiques 1851

"Deuxième Cataracte, Rocher d'Abouçir, Rapides et Ilots Granitiques" is a 1851 calotype photograph by Félix Teynard. The image depicts a panoramic view of the second cataract of the Nile River in Egypt, showcasing the rocky rapids and islands. Teynard was a French photographer known for his documentation of landscapes and historical sites, particularly in Egypt and the Middle East. This photograph, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies Teynard's ability to capture the grandeur and detail of natural landscapes through the medium of photography.