'Les berges du Nil a Ouadi-Halfa; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Jules Gervais-Courtellemont

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'Les berges du Nil a Ouadi-Halfa; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Jules Gervais-Courtellemont

'Les berges du Nil a Ouadi-Halfa; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

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Deck Felucca Feluccas Gervais Courtellemont Jules Jules Gervais Courtellemont Nile Nile Valley North Africa North African On Board On Deck River Nile Sailing Boats Sudan Sudanese The Nile Valley

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EDITORS COMMENTS
Les berges du Nil à Ouadi-Halfa; Le Nord-Est Africain," a captivating photograph by the renowned French artist Jules Gervais-Courtellemont, transports us back in time to the Nile Valley in the early 1910s. The image, published in "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree" in 1914, offers a glimpse into the daily life of the Sudanese people along the banks of the Nile River. The photograph features a serene scene of several feluccas, traditional sailing boats, anchored at the riverbank in Wadi Halfa, a small town in northern Sudan. Men, dressed in colorful garments, are seen on board the boats, engaged in various activities. Some are mending their nets, while others are loading or unloading goods. On the deck of one of the boats, a man is steering the vessel, his strong, calloused hands firmly gripping the wheel. The Nile River, a vital source of life and transportation in the arid North African region, is the backdrop to this tranquil scene. The gentle curve of the riverbank, dotted with acacia trees, adds to the picturesque beauty of the image. The boats, with their distinctive sails, are a testament to the region's rich maritime heritage and the importance of water transport in the area. The photograph is a poignant reminder of a time when life along the Nile was simpler, and the rhythm of the river dictated the pace of daily life. Jules Gervais-Courtellemont's masterful use of light and composition captures the essence of this timeless scene, making it a treasured piece of African history and geography.

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