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David Roberts Art

British, 1796-1864

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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Artist: David Roberts
Minaret of a Mosque in Siout, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts
Minaret of a Mosque in Siout, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts

Minaret of a Mosque in Siout, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts

By David Roberts

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "Minaret of the Principal Mosque in Siout, Upper Egypt" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, published in London by F. G. Moon in 1849. 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. This lithograph depicts an imposing minaret in the background, a large mosque on the left and both sitting and standing groups of Egyptian men in conversation in the foreground. Roberts thought this minaret was the most beautiful he had encountered and was a prime example of the architecture of modern Egypt. It has four balconies with enriched balustrades supported by brackets and corbels...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

Mosque of Ayed Bey, Suez, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts
Mosque of Ayed Bey, Suez, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts

Mosque of Ayed Bey, Suez, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts

By David Roberts

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "Mosque of Ayed Bey, in the Desert of Suez" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

Temple of Wady Dabod, Nubia: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts
Temple of Wady Dabod, Nubia: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts

Temple of Wady Dabod, Nubia: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts

By David Roberts

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "Temple of Wady Dabod, Nubia" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, published in...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

David Roberts “Approach of the Simoon - Desert of Geezah” “
David Roberts “Approach of the Simoon - Desert of Geezah” “

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...

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1850s Realist David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

Petra, The Upper or Eastern Valley: 19th C. Hand-colored Roberts Lithograph
Petra, The Upper or Eastern Valley: 19th C. Hand-colored Roberts Lithograph

Petra, The Upper or Eastern Valley: 19th C. Hand-colored Roberts Lithograph

By David Roberts

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an original 19th century hand-colored lithograph entitled "Petra, Shewing the Upper or Eastern End of the Valley" by David Roberts, from his Egypt, The Holy Land and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, published in London by F. G. Moon in 1842. 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. This is one of Roberts' most famous and collectible works. The scene captures a view of the magnificent ruins of Petra in what is Jordan today, as it appeared on March 8, 1839, on the day of Roberts' visit. Multiple Arab men are approaching Petra; some on foot and others riding camels. They are dressed in their colorful local costumes. Roberts' signature and hand written date are reproduced in the plate on the left. This hand-colored lithograph is printed on wove paper with wide margins. There is some loss of color in the text in the title and a faint dark curvilinear area in the upper right. The print is otherwise in very good condition. It is presented in a gold-colored wood frame with a tan mat. It is glazed with UV protected conservation glass. All framing materials used are archival museum quality. The frame measures 23.5" high and 30.5" wide. There are two additional iconic David Roberts hand-colored lithographs for sale on 1stdibs that are matted and framed in identical styles, although slightly different sizes. They are scenes of Approach of Simoon, Desert of Gizeh and the Citadel of Cairo. They can be viewed by typing their reference #'s, LU1173211955452 and LU1173211970142, into the 1stdibs search field or typing Timeless Intaglio in the search field and tapping on the drop down name to be taken to our storefront. Two or all three of these pieces would make for a striking display grouping. A discount is available for the purchase of multiple pieces. David Roberts (1796-1864) was a Scottish painter who specialized in landscapes, architectural subjects, and scenes from the Middle East and Europe. Born in Edinburgh, Roberts began his career at age ten as an apprentice to a house painter and eventually became a scene painter for theater companies in Edinburgh and London. In the 1820s, J. M. W. Turner recognized his artistic talent and encouraged him to become a full-time artist. He began to focus on painting landscapes and architecture. In 1838 he traveled to Egypt and soon after to the Holy Land, concluding in Jerusalem. Roberts' travels in the Middle East had a profound impact on his art, and he produced a series of highly detailed and realistic paintings and sketches of the region's famous ruins and other landmarks, including the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Temple of Abu Simbel...

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Mid-19th Century Realist David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

The Citadel of Cairo: 19th C. Hand-colored Roberts Lithograph
The Citadel of Cairo: 19th C. Hand-colored Roberts Lithograph

The Citadel of Cairo: 19th C. Hand-colored Roberts Lithograph

By David Roberts

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an original 19th century hand-colored lithograph entitled "Petra, Shewing the Upper or Eastern End of the Valley" by David Roberts, from his Egypt, The Holy Land and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, published in London by F. G. Moon in 1849. 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. This is one of Roberts' most famous and collectible works. The scene captures a view of the magnificent ruins of Petra in what is Jordan today, as it appeared on March 8, 1839, on the day of Roberts' visit. Multiple Arab men are approaching Petra; some on foot and others riding camels. They are dressed in their colorful local costumes. Roberts' signature and hand written date are reproduced in the plate on the left. This hand-colored lithograph is printed on wove paper with wide margins. There is some loss of color in the text in the title and a faint dark curvilinear area in the upper right. The print is otherwise in very good condition. It is presented in a gold-colored wood frame with a tan mat. It is glazed with UV protected conservation glass. All framing materials used are archival museum quality. The frame measures 23.63" high and 29" wide. There are two additional iconic David Roberts hand-colored lithographs for sale on 1stdibs that are matted and framed in identical styles, although slightly different sizes. They are scenes of Approach of Simoon, Desert of Gizeh and the Petra. They can be viewed by typing their reference #'s, LU1173211955452 and LU1173211969422, into the 1stdibs search field or typing Timeless Intaglio in the search field and tapping on the drop down name to be taken to our storefront. Two or all three of these pieces would make for a striking display grouping. A discount is available for the purchase of multiple pieces. David Roberts (1796-1864) was a Scottish painter who specialized in landscapes, architectural subjects, and scenes from the Middle East and Europe. Born in Edinburgh, Roberts began his career at age ten as an apprentice to a house painter and eventually became a scene painter for theater companies in Edinburgh and London. In the 1820s, J. M. W. Turner recognized his artistic talent and encouraged him to become a full-time artist. He began to focus on painting landscapes and architecture. In 1838 he traveled to Egypt and soon after to the Holy Land, concluding in Jerusalem. Roberts' travels in the Middle East had a profound impact on his art, and he produced a series of highly detailed and realistic paintings and sketches of the region's famous ruins and other landmarks, including the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Temple of Abu Simbel...

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Mid-19th Century Realist David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

Interior of the Great Temple of Aboo Simbel - Orientalist - David Roberts

Interior of the Great Temple of Aboo Simbel - Orientalist - David Roberts

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts R.A. 1796 - 1864 Interior of the Great Temple of Aboo Simbel Subscription edition and First edition lithographs available Full plate: 139 Acid free mount With David ...

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19th Century Victorian David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

Chapel of St Helena

Chapel of St Helena

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

First Edition lithograph Full plate: 20 Presented in a acid free mount Modern hand-coloured lithograph for the first edition of David Roberts' The Holy Land. Published by F.G. Moon ...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

Approach to Mount Sinai 1839: Roberts' 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph
Approach to Mount Sinai 1839: Roberts' 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph

Approach to Mount Sinai 1839: Roberts' 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph

By David Roberts

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an original 19th century hand-colored lithograph entitled "Approach to Mount Sinai Wady Barah Feby 17th 1839" by David Roberts, Plate 122 in Volume III of his Egypt and Nubia...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

The Church of Purification

The Church of Purification

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

First Edition lithograph Full plate: 16 Presented in a acid free mount Modern hand-coloured lithograph for the first edition of David Roberts' The Holy Land. Published by F.G. Moon...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

El Deir, Petra

El Deir, Petra

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

Available in the First Edition lithograph Full plate: 90 Presented in a acid free mount We only sell the original 19th century lithographs by David Roberts, please read the informa...

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19th Century Victorian David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

View of Karnak, Thebes, Egypt: An Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts
View of Karnak, Thebes, Egypt: An Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts

View of Karnak, Thebes, Egypt: An Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts

By David Roberts

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "Karnak" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, published in London by F. G. Moon...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

Sebaste, Ancient Samaria

Sebaste, Ancient Samaria

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

DAVID ROBERTS RA Sebaste, Ancient Samaria 1796 - 1864 First Edition lithograph Full plate: 44 Presented in a acid free mount Modern hand-coloured lithograph for the first edition o...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

Baalbec, Western Portico

Baalbec, Western Portico

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

First edition lithograph in stock Full plate: 79 Presented in a acid free mount Modern hand-coloured lithograph for the first edition of David Roberts’ The Holy Land available. Pub...

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19th Century Victorian David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

Bazaar of the Coppersmiths, David Roberts Lithograph
Bazaar of the Coppersmiths, David Roberts Lithograph

Bazaar of the Coppersmiths, David Roberts Lithograph

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

DAVID ROBERTS RA 1796 - 1864 Bazaar of The Coppersmiths, Cairo First Edition lithograph Full plate: 230 Presented in a acid free mount We pride ourselves in the hand colouring of our antique David Roberts lithographs...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

Kom Ombo - David Roberts - Orientalist
Kom Ombo - David Roberts - Orientalist

Kom Ombo - David Roberts - Orientalist

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts 1796 - 1864 Kom Ombo First Edition lithograph Full plate: 210 Presented in an acid free mount

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1840s David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

Edfou, Nov. 24, 1838, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts
Edfou, Nov. 24, 1838, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts

Edfou, Nov. 24, 1838, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts

By David Roberts

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "Edfou, Nov. 24, 1838" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, published in London...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

Temple of Dendera Portico, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts
Temple of Dendera Portico, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts

Temple of Dendera Portico, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts

By David Roberts

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "View from Under the Portico of the Temple of Dendera" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large fo...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

Nubians at Wady Kardassy, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts
Nubians at Wady Kardassy, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts

Nubians at Wady Kardassy, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts

By David Roberts

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "Group of Nubians at Wady Kardassy" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, publis...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

The Obelisk of Luxor: An Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts
The Obelisk of Luxor: An Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts

The Obelisk of Luxor: An Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts

By David Roberts

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "Obelisk of Luxor" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, published in London by ...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

“Thebes, Great Hall at Karnak”
“Thebes, Great Hall at Karnak”

“Thebes, Great Hall at Karnak”

By David Roberts

Located in San Francisco, CA

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 colle...

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1840s English School David Roberts Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Portico of The Temple of Dendera

Portico of The Temple of Dendera

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

Portico of The Temple of Dendera Subscription or First Edition in stock Full plate: 161 Presented in an acid free mount £2,000 Scroll down for more information.

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19th Century Victorian David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

Jerusalem – The Church of the Purification
Jerusalem – The Church of the Purification

Jerusalem – The Church of the Purification

By David Roberts

Located in Middletown, NY

An image of Jerusalem from the first comprehensive collection of documentary images of the Holy Land. London: Cassell, Petter & Galpin, circa 1850. Lithograph with hand coloring an...

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Mid-19th Century English School David Roberts Art

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Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Lithograph

The Dome of the Rock Showing the Site of the Temple

The Dome of the Rock Showing the Site of the Temple

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

Subscription and First edition lithographs in stock Full plate: 8 Presented in a acid free mount The Mosque of Omar, more usually known as the Dome of the Rock, was built by Caliph ...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

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