COLOSSUS IN FRONT OF TEMPLE OF WADY SABOUA

£180

David Roberts' magnificent images of Egypt and the Holy Land rank amongst the finest topographical views of the nineteenth century. Roberts made a two-year journey to the Middle-East commencing in 1838 and, whilst there, executed numerous watercolours from which the finest were selected for the publication.Lithographs by Louis Haghe.This is one of the 'half-plates' from the series.Very good condition.

code : P231

Cartographer : DAVID ROBERTS

Date : 1847 London

Size : 34.5*24cms

availability : Available

Price : £180

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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