




Nilotic Landscape Fresco Fragment, Pompeii - Poster
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This fragment takes us to ancient Egypt, seen through Roman eyes. Painted in the 1st century AD, it shows a Nilotic scene: a crocodile approaches a small figure in a boat, perhaps a pygmy, while thatched huts and a colonnaded bridge frame the background. It reflects the fascination with Egypt that swept through the Roman world after the conquest of Egypt in 30 BC.
We love how this artwork tells several stories at once. For wealthy Romans, Egyptian imagery was a way to show off their culture, and also a symbol of fertility linked to the annual floods of the Nile. Some scholars see the small figure as a sign of the marvellous, mysterious nature the Romans associated with Egypt. Painted on plaster, the fragment is now in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum.
Printed on thick matte paper, it brings an exotic, storytelling touch to a living room or a study. For more Roman humour, see our parrot chariot fresco poster. Explore all our Pompeii fresco posters, or read our guide to Pompeii frescoes.
- Premium wall art tailored for New Zealand homes, printed and shipped from New Zealand.
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- All posters are printed on demand in New Zealand using high-quality FSC-certified 200 gsm paper for a durable and eco-conscious finish.
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- High-quality oak frames that blend seamlessly with both modern and classic interiors.
- Our framed posters are protected by high-quality, shatterproof plexiglass.
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