RUINS OF KOM OMBO
£800
This superb full folio lithograph (lithowork by Louis Haghe) is one of the more atmospheric of the Roberts ..Spectacular litho of the columns and ruins at Kom Ombo with figures sheltering from the sun...Temple at Kom Ombo,an unusual double temple built during the Ptolemaic dynasty, 180-47 BC. Lies between Luxor and Aswan.
From David Roberts Egypt and the Holy Land .. one of the most important and elaborate ventures of nineteenth century publishing.
Excellent condition and original lithographic colour.
code : M5233
Cartographer : DAVID ROBERTS
Date : 1846 London
Size : 33*49 cms ..43*61 cms sheet
availability : Available
Price : £800
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
