NILE HADJAR SILSILIS

NILE HADJAR SILSILIS

Sold

David Roberts' magnificent images of Egypt and the Holy Land rank amongst the finest topographical views of the nineteenth century. Roberts made a two-year journey to the Middle-East commencing in 1838 and, whilst there, executed numerous watercolours from which the finest were selected for the publication.Lithographs by Louis Haghe.Superb view of view of feluccas on the Nile, one of the most reproduced plates.Rich lithographic colours with sepias blues and browns.Mint Condition.