Schip op de Nijl 1851 - 1880

"Schip op de Nijl" (Ship on the Nile) is a lithograph by Adolphe Mouilleron, a French painter who specialized in Orientalist subjects. Created between 1851 and 1880, the artwork depicts a traditional Egyptian boat navigating the Nile River. The scene is captured in a realistic and detailed manner, showcasing the lush vegetation along the riverbanks and the figures on board the vessel. The work's composition and subject matter are representative of the Orientalist genre, which was popular in the 19th century and aimed to depict the cultures and landscapes of the Middle East. This lithograph is currently part of the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.