Items Similar to David Roberts' 19th Century Hand Colored Lithograph, "Fortress of Ibrim, Nubia"
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 12
David RobertsDavid Roberts' 19th Century Hand Colored Lithograph, "Fortress of Ibrim, Nubia"1847
1847
About the Item
"Approach to the Fortress of Ibrim, Nubia" is a 19th century folio sized hand-colored lithograph from the Egypt and Nubia volume of David Roberts’ large folio edition, published in London by F. G. Moon in 1847. The lithographs were prepared by Louis Haghe (1806-1885) from drawings and paintings by Roberts. The resultant large folio editions of 'The Holy Land' and 'Egypt & Nubia' are considered the greatest lithographically illustrated works issued in the 19th century.
The print is presented in a gold-colored wood frame with a decorative inner trim, with a cream-colored double mat. It is in excellent condition.
The lithograph depicts the Fortress of Ibrim in Nubia in the background, which had been a Roman and an Egyptian fortification for centuries due to its strategic elevation, allowing a view of large portions of the surrounding desert. Men are securing the boat in the foreground for the night, taking down its sails. A herd of cattle drinks and cools themselves in the water on the left.
There are four additional listings of David Roberts engravings of Egypt, Nubia and the Holy Land (three are hand colored and one is a tinted duo-tone), that are available for sale. They are identically framed and matted and would make a beautiful display grouping of two, three, four of five prints. See Ref. #'s: LU117324672952, LU117324672762, LU117324672632, LU117324286351. Please inquire about the discount available for the purchase of multiple Roberts' prints, which increases with the size of the order.
Artist: David Roberts (1796-1864) 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. His friend, J. M. W. Turner, recognized his artistic talent and encouraged him to become a full-time artist.
In 1839 he 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 Robert’s sketches and watercolors. This publication was highly acclaimed and very popular for its esthetic quality, its historical and topographical accuracy, and Robert’s dramatic depiction of his scenes. Queen Victoria and Charles Dickens were among the subscribers who collected his works. Robert’s and Haghe’s duotone lithographs, often colored, remain extremely sought-after today and have been rising steadily in value.
- Creator:David Roberts (1796-1864, British)
- Creation Year:1847
- Dimensions:Height: 24.63 in (62.57 cm)Width: 31.75 in (80.65 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:Alamo, CA
- Reference Number:
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are 1stDibs' most experienced sellers and are rated highest by our customers.
Established in 2011
1stDibs seller since 2019
230 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Alamo, CA
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- "Marine Chantier de Construction": 18th C. Engraving of Shipbuilding by DiderotBy Denis DiderotLocated in Alamo, CA"Marine Chantier de Construction", plate VIII from the 18th century "Encyclopédie, ou dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers" (Encyclopedia, or a Systematic Dict...Category
1750s Realist Landscape Prints
MaterialsEtching, Engraving
- Architectural Engraving of the House of Conseequa, Canton, China by Thomas AllomBy Thomas AllomLocated in Alamo, CA"House of Conseequa, A Chinese Merchant in the Suburbs of Canton, From a Drawing in the possession of Sir Geo. Staunton, Bart." a hand colored engraving by Samuel Bradshaw (1810-1888...Category
1840s Realist Landscape Prints
MaterialsEngraving
- 18th C. Italian Architectural Engraving of a Borromini Designed Church in RomeLocated in Alamo, CA"Pianta del Finestrone, Prospetto del finestrone con suoi ornamenti nel mezzo della naue maggiore per fianco nella Basilica di S. Gio. in Laterano" is an architectural engraving of an elevation of monumental windows with their associated columns and ornaments above an entrance to the Basilica of S. Gio. In Laterano in Rome, the Cathedral of the Most Holy Savior and of Saints John the Baptist and the Evangelist in the Lateran, also known as the Papal Archbasilica of Saint John in Lateran. It is the church of the Diocese of Rome which serves as the seat of the Roman Pontiff. The print was engraved by Alessandro Specchi (1668-1729), an engraver and architect, after a design by the Italian architect Francesco...Category
Early 1700s Realist Figurative Prints
MaterialsEngraving
- "Subway Construction, Moscow": An Early 20th C. Woodcut Engraving by AbramovitzBy Albert AbramovitzLocated in Alamo, CAThis is a signed woodcut engraving entitled "Subway Construction, Moscow" created by Albert Abramovitz in 1935, after a trip to the Soviet Union. It depicts many Russian workers acti...Category
1930s Landscape Prints
MaterialsWoodcut
- Ruins of the Roman Baths of Belisarius: A 19th C. Etching by Luigi RossiniBy Luigi RossiniLocated in Alamo, CAThis early 19th century etching entitled "Veduta degl' Avanzi delle Torri di Belisario Dalla parte che guarda l' Interno della Città, vicino a Porta S. Giovanni, A. Mura Aureliane" (...Category
1820s Old Masters Landscape Prints
MaterialsEtching
- Eyvind Earle Contemporary Serigraph "Eucalyptus Forest"By Eyvind EarleLocated in Alamo, CAThis striking contemporary abstract serigraph by Eyvind Earle (1916-2000) is entitled "Eucalyptus Forest". It depicts a stylized scene of cloud like trees with a radiating pattern in the foreground, possibly tilled fields. It is signed in pencil in the lower right and numbered in pencil 119/267 in the lower left. This colorful print is presented in a glossy black wood frame with a French mat...Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Landscape Prints
MaterialsScreen
You May Also Like
- YELLOW BOAT Signed Lithograph, Man Leaning on Yellow Sail Boat, Turquoise WaterBy Laurent Marcel SalinasLocated in Union City, NJYELLOW BOAT is an original hand drawn lithograph by the Egyptian French artist Laurent Marcel Salinas printed using hand lithography techniques on archival printmaking paper 100% aci...Category
1970s Realist Landscape Prints
MaterialsLithograph
- "Jamais Bredouille (Never Empty-handed)" Color Lithograph after Jules DenneulinBy Jules DenneulinLocated in Milwaukee, WI"Jamais Bredouille (Never Empty-Handed)" is a color lithograph after Jules Denneulin. It depicts a hunter showing his day's work to a farmer on a path at dusk. 20" x 26" art 40 1/4...Category
1880s Realist Figurative Prints
MaterialsLithograph
- Mykonos, Greece IIBy Jean Claude CarsuzanLocated in San Francisco, CAThis artwork "Mykonos, Greece II" c.1990 is an original color lithograph by noted French artist Jean Claude Carsuzan b. 1938. It is hand signed and numbered 116/150 in pencil by the artist. The image size is 10.25 x 14.25 inches, framed is 18.25 x 22.25 inches. It is custom framed in a wooden gold frame. The artwork is in excellent condition, the frame has some scratches. It will be replaced by a new similar one before shipping, which will bring the condition to excellent. About the artist: Jean Claude Carsuzan was born in Bordeaux, France in 1938. France. Hi interest for art began at an early age. He Attended the Bordeaux Art...Category
Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Prints
MaterialsLithograph
- Happy SistersBy Ming WaiLocated in San Francisco, CAThis artwork Titled "Happy Sisters" 1977 in a color off set lithograph by renown Chinese/American artist Wai Ming A.K.A Lo Hing Kwok, b.1938. It is hand signed and inscribed A.P (Artist Proof) in pencil by the artist. The image size is 29 x 19 inches, sheet size is 36 x 25 inches. It is in excellent condition, the colors are fresh and bright, it has never been framed. About the artist: Wai Ming, was born in Canton, South China on November 11, 1938, the son of a school master with nine children. Extremely poor as a child, he was raised in Hong Kong enduring many hardships amidst a chaotic environment of war and refugee settlements. Wai Ming's love for art flourished and he developed his drawing techniques without any art education, just painting what he saw. In the 1960s, Ming found representation in Hong Kong and also took the unusual step of opening his own gallery to display his work in. His primary interest being to capture images of life in fishing villages, or 'fish-folk', who have retained traditional Chinese culture, his work was at home with the sensibilities of many art buyers in Hong Kong. Crossing the ocean in his mid-30s, Wai Ming arrived in San Francisco from Hong Kong in 1974. There, he experienced initial resistance from galleries and the official art world for a variety of reasons, but was ultimately embraced by dealer Jack Swanson...Category
Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Prints
MaterialsLithograph
- Wind Chimes #2By Ming WaiLocated in San Francisco, CAThis artwork Titled "Wind Chimes #2" 1983 in a color off set lithograph by renown Chinese/American artist Wai Ming A.K.A Lo Hing Kwok, b.1938. It is hand signed an inscribed A.C (Hors Commerce) in pencil by the artist. The image size is 30.25 x 22.75 inches, sheet size is 32.75 x 25.25 inches. It is in excellent condition, has never been framed. About the artist: Wai Ming, was born in Canton, South China on November 11, 1938, the son of a school master with nine children. Extremely poor as a child, he was raised in Hong Kong enduring many hardships amidst a chaotic environment of war and refugee settlements. Wai Ming's love for art flourished and he developed his drawing techniques without any art education, just painting what he saw. In the 1960s, Ming found representation in Hong Kong and also took the unusual step of opening his own gallery to display his work in. His primary interest being to capture images of life in fishing villages, or 'fish-folk', who have retained traditional Chinese culture, his work was at home with the sensibilities of many art buyers in Hong Kong. Crossing the ocean in his mid-30s, Wai Ming arrived in San Francisco from Hong Kong in 1974. There, he experienced initial resistance from galleries and the official art world for a variety of reasons, but was ultimately embraced by dealer Jack Swanson...Category
Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Prints
MaterialsLithograph
- Children in a BoatBy Ming WaiLocated in San Francisco, CAThis artwork, "Children in a boat" 1976 in a color off set lithograph by renown Chinese/American artist Wai Ming A.K.A Lo Hing Kwok, b.1938. It is hand signed and inscribed A.P (Artist Proof) in pencil by the artist. The image size is 21.5 x 28.75 inches, sheet size is 32.5 x 39.5 inches. Custom framed in wood dark brown rustic frame and beige matting. It is in excellent condition About the artist: Wai Ming, was born in Canton, South China on November 11, 1938, the son of a school master with nine children. Extremely poor as a child, he was raised in Hong Kong enduring many hardships amidst a chaotic environment of war and refugee settlements. Wai Ming's love for art flourished and he developed his drawing techniques without any art education, just painting what he saw. In the 1960s, Ming found representation in Hong Kong and also took the unusual step of opening his own gallery to display his work in. His primary interest being to capture images of life in fishing villages, or 'fish-folk', who have retained traditional Chinese culture, his work was at home with the sensibilities of many art buyers in Hong Kong. Crossing the ocean in his mid-30s, Wai Ming arrived in San Francisco from Hong Kong in 1974. There, he experienced initial resistance from galleries and the official art world for a variety of reasons, but was ultimately embraced by dealer Jack Swanson...Category
Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Prints
MaterialsLithograph
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Sale Lithograph Prints
Antique Edinburgh Scotland
The Fortress
Robert Wood Prints
Framed Lithograph England
London 19th Century Lithograph
Print Groupings
Boats Lithographs
David Roberts Lithograph
David Roberts Lithographs
Scottish Lithograph
Lithograph Scotland
Lithograph Egypt
Large Egyptian Print
J M W Turner
Holy Land
The Holy Land
Duo Tone