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David Roberts“Thebes, Great Hall at Karnak”
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About the Item
This lithograph titled "Thebes, Great Hall at Karnak" is a notable work by the Scottish painter David Roberts (1796-1864). This particular scene is part of Roberts' most famous collection, “The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, and Nubia,” published between 1846 and 1849. This monumental series introduced glories of the Mideast to a European audience. Roberts created his original drawings and watercolors of Egypt during his travels in 1838 to 1839. The exquisitely detailed lithographed plates, from which this piece was made and based on Roberts' on-site sketches, were skillfully executed by Louis Haghe (1806-1885), a master lithographer of the time.
Specifically, this is the Great Hypostyle Hall within the Karnak Temple Complex in Thebes (modern-day Luxor, Egypt). The artist has showcased the site’s massive columns adorned with hieroglyphics and intricate details, capturing the grandeur of this ancient architectural marvel, while depicting locals in the foreground to underscore that scale. Roberts relied on his masterful use of light and shadow to further emphasize the impact of visiting the site.
The Belgian-born lithographer of this piece moved to England in 1823 and in 1830 formed a partnership with William Day, which rapidly became the leading firm for this work being honored in 1838 with the appointment of “Lithographers to the Queen.”
Signature: Lower right.
- Creator:David Roberts (1796-1864, British)
- Dimensions:Height: 26.25 in (66.68 cm)Width: 20.25 in (51.44 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Condition:Condition commensurate with age and use. Please review photos.
- Gallery Location:San Francisco, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1378216809472
David Roberts
David Roberts was born outside of Edinburgh, Scotland. At age 10 he became a house painter’s apprentice. He continued painting houses and, eventually, theater scenes in Edinburgh and then in London. Roberts’ friend, J.M.W. Turner, recognized his artistic talent and encouraged him to become a full-time artist.
In 1839 Roberts traveled to Egypt and then in 1840, through the Holy Land, concluding in Jerusalem. Upon his return to England, F.G. Moon agreed to publish lithographs created by Louis Haghe from Roberts’ sketches and watercolors. This publication was highly acclaimed and very popular for its esthetic quality, its historical and topographical accuracy, and Roberts’ dramatic depiction of his scenes. Queen Victoria and Charles Dickens were among the subscribers who collected his works. Roberts’ and Haghe’s duotone lithographs, often colored, remain extremely sought after today and have been rising steadily in value.
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