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David RobertsLithograph by David Roberts - Grande approche du temple de Philae, Nubie 18421842
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About the Item
This remarkable lithograph, titled Grande approche du temple de Philae, Nubie, transports us to one of the most iconic temple complexes of ancient Egypt, as seen through the romantic and precise eye of David Roberts (1796–1864). Created during his legendary journey along the Nile in 1838–39, this work is part of his monumental series "Egypt and Nubia", which helped shape the 19th-century European vision of the Orient.
Executed in tinted lithography by the master printer Louis Haghe, the plate captures the grandeur of the approach to the Temple of Isis on the island of Philae. The dramatic architectural perspective, flanked by colonnades, leads the viewer’s eye toward the massive pylons adorned with ancient reliefs. Tiny figures in the foreground emphasize the scale and majesty of the site while hinting at the fascination Egypt held for Western explorers and scholars of the era.
Published in 1842 by F.G. Moon, London, the print belongs to one of the most celebrated illustrated travel works of the 19th century. Roberts’ dedication to accuracy, combined with Haghe’s technical brilliance, resulted in images that were not only visually stunning but also ethnographically and architecturally informative.
A cornerstone of Orientalist art and an enduring tribute to ancient Egyptian civilization, this lithograph remains a rare and culturally significant artifact from the golden age of travel and exploration.
Lithograph
Archaeology - Egypt
Louis Haghe lith. - mounted on cardboard 34 x 51cm
- Creator:David Roberts (1796-1864, British)
- Creation Year:1842
- Dimensions:Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)Width: 24.41 in (62 cm)
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- Condition:Good condition.
- Gallery Location:PARIS, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1792217381812
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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