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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$475
H 14.5 in W 16.75 in
Ruins of Erment, Ancient Hermontis: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts
By David Roberts
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "Ruins of Erment, Ancient Hermontis, Upper Egypt" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio e...
Lithograph
$8,500
H 13.25 in W 19.25 in
David Roberts “Approach of the Simoon - Desert of Geezah” “
By David Roberts
Located in San Francisco, CA
David Roberts: 1796-1864. Very important and well Listed 19th century Scottish artist. He has had Auction results for paintings in excess of $1 million. Nevertheless, he is most reco...
Lithograph
$2,375
H 23.88 in W 16.75 in
Minarets of Metwaleys, Cairo, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts
By David Roberts
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "Minarets and Grand Entrance of the Metwaleys, at Cairo" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large ...
Lithograph
$875
H 23.75 in W 16.75 in
Gate of the Metwalis, Cairo, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by David Roberts
By David Roberts
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "The Gate of the Metwalis, or Bab Zuweyleh, Cairo" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio ...
Lithograph
$9,975
H 16.75 in W 23.88 in
Approach of the Simoon, Giza, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts
By David Roberts
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "Approach of the Simoon, Desert of Gizeh" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, ...
Lithograph
$95
H 7.88 in W 11.42 in
Nablous, The Ancient Shechem. tinted lithograph after David Roberts, 1855.
By David Roberts
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Nablous, The Ancient Shechem', tinted lithograph after David Roberts RA. Signed in stone lower right. Printed title below the image. Roberts travell...
Lithograph
$675
H 14.5 in W 23.75 in
Aquaduct of the Nile, Cairo, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts
By David Roberts
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "Cairo: The Aquaduct of the Nile from the Island of Rhoda" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the larg...
Lithograph
$975
H 16.88 in W 23.88 in
The Sphinx & Pyramid, Giza, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by David Roberts
By David Roberts
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "Side View of the Great Sphinx" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, published ...
Lithograph
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