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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$1,175
H 22.5 in W 18.5 in D 1.25 in
Colossal Statue of Ramses: 19th Century Hand-colored Lithograph by David Roberts
By David Roberts
Located in Alamo, CA
"One of Two Colossal Statues of Rameses II. Entrance to the Temple at Luxor" is a framed 19th century hand-colored lithograph by David Roberts from volume I of his monumental 6 volum...
Lithograph
$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
$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
$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
$2,975
H 16.75 in W 23.88 in
Part of the Portico of Edfou, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts
By David Roberts
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "Part of the Portico of Edfou" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, published i...
Lithograph
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...
Watercolor, Handmade Paper, Lithograph
$2,175
H 16.75 in W 23.88 in
Medinet Abou, Thebes, Egypt: An Original 19th C. Lithograph by David Roberts
By David Roberts
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "Medinet Abou, Thebes" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, published in London...
Lithograph
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