CAIRO THE GATE OF THE METWALIS OR BAB ZUWEYLEH

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A half-folio in the series of lithographs of the gates of the old city walls of Cairo.Superb hand tinted lithograph.Mint condition.SOLD

code : P562

Cartographer : DAVID ROBERTS

Date : 1848 London

Size : 36*26cms

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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