COLOSSUS IN FRONT OF TEMPLE OF WADY SABOUA
£180
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.This is one of the 'half-plates' from the series.Very good condition.code : P231
Cartographer : DAVID ROBERTS
Date : 1847 London
Size : 34.5*24cms
availability : Available
Price : £180
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
Egypt & Middle East
Egypt & Middle East
£150
Egypt & Middle East
Egypt & Middle East
Egypt & Middle East
Egypt & Middle East
Egypt & Middle East
Egypt & Middle East
Egypt & Middle East
Egypt & Middle East
Egypt & Middle East
£1100
Egypt & Middle East
Egypt & Middle East
Egypt & Middle East
Egypt & Middle East
Egypt & Middle East
Egypt & Middle East
Egypt & Middle East
Egypt & Middle East
