EGYPT GENERAL VIEW OF THE RUINS OF LUXOR FROM THE NILE

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This superb full folio lithograph (lithowork by Louis Haghe) is one of the more atmospheric of the Roberts ..Spectacular litho of the columns and ruins at Kom Ombo with figures sheltering from the sun...

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 : P1665

Cartographer : DAVID ROBERTS

Date : 1846 London

Size : 33*49 cms ..43*61 cms sheet

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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