Gezicht op Assioet en de Nijl 1862 - 1895

"Gezicht op Assioet en de Nijl" (View of Assiut and the Nile) is a photograph by British-Italian photographer Antonio Beato taken between 1862 and 1895. The photo captures an aerial view of the city of Assiut, Egypt, and the Nile River, with the city situated on the river's bank. It is a classic example of 19th-century travel photography, providing a glimpse into the life and landscape of a distant and exotic location, and showcasing Beato’s expertise in landscape and architectural photography. The photograph, housed at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, is a testament to the power of photography to document history and capture the essence of a place.