TEMPLE OF EDFOU ANCIENT APPOLINOPOLIS UPPER EGYPT
£800
This superb full folio lithograph (lithowork by Louis Haghe) is one of the best views of an intact temple by Roberts . figures in foreground. A general view of the monumental gateway pylons, courtyard, and portico of the Temple of Horus at Edfu, on the west bank of the Nile. The temple complex was constructed during the Ptolemaic era.
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 : M5237
Cartographer : DAVID ROBERTS
Date : 1847 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
