THE ENTRANCE TO THE CITADEL OF CAIRO
£850
This superb full folio lithograph (lithowork byLouis Haghe) is one of the most sought after of the Cairo scenes. From David Roberts Egypt and the Holy Land. In this scene the caravan is forming for the annual pilgrimage to Mecca.
Excellent condition and original lithographic colour.
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code : M5223
Cartographer : DAVID ROBERTS
Date : 1849 London
Size : 33*49 cms ..43*61 cms sheet
availability : Available
Price : £850
David Roberts (1796-1864) RA RBA Scottish painter best known for his series of fine lithographic prints of the Near East after sketches made from his tours from 1838-1840. The lithographs were published in a six volume elephant folio work rom 1842-1849.
Probably the finest lithographs of the Nineteenth century
