EGYPT SIDE VIEW OF THE GREAT SPHINX
£400
This superb Half plate .lithograph (lithowork by Louis Haghe) is one of the most sought after of all half-plate views by Roberts . the great pyramids behind
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From David Roberts Egypt and the Holy Land .. one of the most important and elaborate ventures of nineteenth century publishing.
Hand coloured lithographic plate.
Excellent condition.
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code : P1668
Cartographer : DAVID ROBERTS
Date : 1846 London
Size : 26*35 cms ..43*61 cms sheet
availability : Available
Price : £400
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
