CAIRO FROM THE GATE OF THE CITIZENS.. DAVID ROBERTS
£1250
This superb full folio lithograph (lithowork by Louis Haghe) is one of the best views of Cairo with the citizens gate in foreground;
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.
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code : P1643
Cartographer : DAVID ROBERTS
Date : 1849 London
Size : 33*49 cms ..43*61 cms sheet
availability : Available
Price : £1250
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
