EGYPT ARABS OF THE DESERT ..ROBERTS FOLIO
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This superb Half plate .lithograph (lithowork by Louis Haghe) is of Besharah who accompanied Roberts from Egypt to Sinai and Akaba.
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.
For info on David Roberts http://www.medinaarts.com/AboutPrints01.htm
code : P1671
Cartographer : DAVID ROBERTS
Date : 1846
Size : 26*35 cms ..43*61 cms sheet
availability : Sold
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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
