1804 James Bruce Antique Print - Arab Shekh, Beni Koreish Tribe Copperplate Engraving

1804 James Bruce Antique Print – Arab Sheikh Beni Koreish Tribe Copperplate Engraving Summary: A 19th-century engraving depicting an Arab sheikh of the Beni Koreish tribe, created by James Heath after an original drawing by Scottish explorer James Bruce. Originally from James Bruce's famous travelogue, Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile (published in the expanded 1804 second edition). Product Description: Capture a piece of 18th-century exploration history from an original life drawing by famed Scottish explorer James Bruce (1730–1794). This authentic print was published in the second expanded edition of Bruce's Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile (Edinburgh, 1804). The striking image illustrates an Arab Sheikh from the noble Banu Quraysh (Beni Koreish) tribe holding a traditional long spear and wearing historic tribal garments, a turban, and a dagger. Key Features & Details: Date Published: 1804 Artist: Engraved by James Heath, after an original drawing by James Bruce Subject: Historic portrait of an Arab Sheikh from the Beni Koreish tribe Source: James Bruce’s Travels to Discover the Source of the Nile (2nd Edition, Edinburgh, 1804) Medium: Authentic copperplate engraving on historic laid paper Condition: Good antique condition with minor age-appropriate toning/foxing primarily confined to the margins (see high-resolution photos for exact details). Why Collect This Print? Perfect for collectors of historic Middle Eastern art, rare botanical and geographical exploration prints, or unique museum-quality decor. This is an authentic 1804 printing—not a modern reproduction or digital copy.