An Arab Resting in the Desert, title page from The Valley of the Nile, engraved by Lemoine, pub. by Lemercier, 1848

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"An Arab Resting in the Desert" is a notable 19th-century illustration that serves as the title page for "The Valley of the Nile," a work published in 1848. The illustration was engraved by Lemoine and published by Lemercier, based on the works of French Egyptologist and artist Emile Prisse d'Avennes. Prisse d'Avennes is renowned for his detailed studies and illustrations of Egyptian art and architecture, and his work played a significant role in introducing Egyptian culture to the Western world.

The illustration depicts a serene scene of an Arab individual resting in the expansive desert, likely intended to capture the essence of daily life and the environment along the Nile Valley. The image is characterized by its attention to detail and the use of orientalist themes, which were common in European artistic representations of the Middle East and North Africa during the 19th century. The work reflects the fascination with exotic landscapes and cultures that prevailed among European audiences at the time.

"The Valley of the Nile" is part of a larger body of work by Prisse d'Avennes, who spent considerable time in Egypt, meticulously documenting its ancient monuments, art, and customs. His contributions to Egyptology and the visual arts are significant, as they provide a comprehensive visual record of Egyptian heritage during a period when such documentation was relatively rare.

The publication of "The Valley of the Nile" with its title page "An Arab Resting in the Desert" coincided with a period of heightened European interest in Egyptology, following the decipherment of the Rosetta Stone and the subsequent ability to translate Egyptian hieroglyphs. Prisse d'Avennes' work not only served as an artistic representation but also as an important source of knowledge for scholars and the general public interested in the ancient civilization of Egypt.

As a historical artifact, "An Arab Resting in the Desert" is a testament to the cross-cultural exchange and the impact of orientalist art on the perception of the Middle East in the Western imagination. It remains a valuable piece for those studying the history of orientalism, Egyptology, and 19th-century art and illustration.

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