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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
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

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

Tyre, From the Isthmus: Roberts' 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph
Tyre, From the Isthmus: Roberts' 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph

Tyre, From the Isthmus: Roberts' 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph

By David Roberts

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an original 19th century hand-colored lithograph entitled "Tsur Ancient Tyre, From the Isthmus, April 27, 1839" by David Roberts from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

One Tomb of the Caliphs, Cairo: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts
One Tomb of the Caliphs, Cairo: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts

One Tomb of the Caliphs, Cairo: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts

By David Roberts

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "One of the Tombs of the Caliphs, Cairo" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, p...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

View of Temple Kalabshee, Nubia: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts
View of Temple Kalabshee, Nubia: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts

View of Temple Kalabshee, Nubia: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts

By David Roberts

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "General View of Kalabshee, Formerly Talmis, Nubia" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio...

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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

Karnak - View Across The Hall of Columns

Karnak - View Across The Hall of Columns

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA Karnak – View Across The Hall Of Columns 1796 - 1864 Subscription and first edition lithograph in stock Full plate: 182 Presented in a acid free mount

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

Colossal Statue Luxor, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by David Roberts
Colossal Statue Luxor, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by David Roberts

Colossal Statue Luxor, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by David Roberts

By David Roberts

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "A Colossal Statue at the Entrance to the Temple of Luxor" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the larg...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

Ruins of Luxor, From the Nile: An Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts
Ruins of Luxor, From the Nile: An Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts

Ruins of Luxor, From the Nile: An Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts

By David Roberts

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "General View of the Ruins of Luxor, From the Nile" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

David Roberts' 19th Century Hand Colored Lithograph, St. Jean D'Acre
David Roberts' 19th Century Hand Colored Lithograph, St. Jean D'Acre

David Roberts' 19th Century Hand Colored Lithograph, St. Jean D'Acre

By David Roberts

Located in Alamo, CA

"St. Jean D'Acre" is a 19th century folio sized hand-colored lithograph from the "The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt and Nubia" volume of David Roberts’ large folio edition,...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

Temple of Dandour, Nubia, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts
Temple of Dandour, Nubia, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts

Temple of Dandour, Nubia, Egypt: 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 Dandour, Nubia" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, published in Lo...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

Obelisk of On, Luxor, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts
Obelisk of On, Luxor, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts

Obelisk of On, Luxor, Egypt: 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 On" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, published in London by F. ...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

Temple of A'Mada, Nubia, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts
Temple of A'Mada, Nubia, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts

Temple of A'Mada, Nubia, Egypt: 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 A'Mada at Hassaia, Nubia" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, publi...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

Temple of Kalabshi, Egypt: David Roberts' 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph
Temple of Kalabshi, Egypt: David Roberts' 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph

Temple of Kalabshi, Egypt: David Roberts' 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph

By David Roberts

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an original 19th century hand-colored lithograph entitled "Portico of the Temple of Kalabshi" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, p...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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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

Tiberias from the Walls: David Roberts' 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph
Tiberias from the Walls: David Roberts' 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph

Tiberias from the Walls: David Roberts' 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph

By David Roberts

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an original 19th century hand-colored lithograph entitled "Tiberias from the Walls, Saffet (Safed) in the Distance" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, published in London by F. G. Moon in 1841. 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 among the greatest lithographically illustrated works issued in the 19th century. This page from Roberts' 19th century publication includes a half-folio hand-colored lithograph of a view of the town of Tiberias and with the town of Safed on the hill in the distance. They lie along the Sea of Galilee...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

Dendera, Egypt, Dec 7th, 1838: David Roberts' 19th C. Duotone Lithograph
Dendera, Egypt, Dec 7th, 1838: David Roberts' 19th C. Duotone Lithograph

Dendera, Egypt, Dec 7th, 1838: David Roberts' 19th C. Duotone Lithograph

By David Roberts

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an original 19th century hand-colored lithograph entitled "Dendera, Dec 7th, 1838" 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' 19th Century Hand Colored Lithograph, "Fortress of Ibrim, Nubia"
David Roberts' 19th Century Hand Colored Lithograph, "Fortress of Ibrim, Nubia"

David Roberts' 19th Century Hand Colored Lithograph, "Fortress of Ibrim, Nubia"

By David Roberts

Located in Alamo, CA

"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...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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David Roberts' 19th Century Duo-tone Lithograph, "Suez, General View"
David Roberts' 19th Century Duo-tone Lithograph, "Suez, General View"

David Roberts' 19th Century Duo-tone Lithograph, "Suez, General View"

By David Roberts

Located in Alamo, CA

"Suez, General View" is a 19th century folio sized tinted duo-tone lithograph, plate 124 from the "The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt and Nubia" volume of David Roberts’ large folio edition, published in London by F. G. Moon in 1843. The lithographs were prepared by Louis Haghe (1806-1885) from 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 lithograph depicts the Suez city skyline on a peninsula with boats moored in the bay. Men, dressed in traditional Arab costumes, rest on a hillside In the foreground with their camels, weapons and presumably goods for sale and trade. This tinted lithograph, which is professionally framed in a decorative gold-colored wood frame with cream-colored double mats. The print is in excellent condition. There are four additional listings of David Roberts hand colored engravings of Egypt...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

"View Towards the Pyramids": David Roberts' 19th Century Hand Colored Lithograph
"View Towards the Pyramids": David Roberts' 19th Century Hand Colored Lithograph

"View Towards the Pyramids": David Roberts' 19th Century Hand Colored Lithograph

By David Roberts

Located in Alamo, CA

"View Towards the Pyramids" is a 19th century full folio sized hand-colored lithograph by David Roberts from his monumental publication "The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, and Nubia", published in London in 1846. It depicts a scene of a boat on the Nile, along with several smaller boats. Saccara (Saqqara), near Memphis, the original capital of Egypt, can be seen in the background with its ancient Step Pyramid of Pharoah Djoser. This was the first Egyptian pyramid, designed by the physician and architect Imhotep. Pharoah Snofru’s (Sneferu) failed design Bent Pyramid and the subsequent replacement Red Pyramid can be seen in Dashour (Dashur). These structures preceded the more famous pyramids in Giza. This lithograph is professionally framed in a gold-colored wood frame, double cream-colored mats and it is glazed with museum quality archival material. The print is in excellent condition. There are four additional listings of David Roberts engravings of Egypt...

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1840s Realist 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

Jerusalem from the North

Jerusalem from the North

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

Subscription and First Edition lithographs in stock Full plate: 22 Presented in a acid free mount Even before Roberts and his party had left Cairo, they were aware the plague had be...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

View From Under The Portico of The Temple of Edfou, Upper Egypt

View From Under The Portico of The Temple of Edfou, Upper Egypt

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts R.A. 1796 - 1864 VIEW FROM UNDER THE PORTICO OF THE TEMPLE OF EDFOU, UPPER EGYPT First edition lithograph available Full plate: 157 Presented in an acid free mount We have in stock a full set of the David Roberts lithographs...

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Mid-19th Century David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

General View of the Island of Philae, Nubia

General View of the Island of Philae, Nubia

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

General View of the Island of Philae, Nubia Subscription and first edition lithographs in stock Full plate: 151 Presented in a acid free mount £2080 Scroll down for more information....

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19th Century Victorian David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

The Greek Chapel of The Holy Sepulchre

The Greek Chapel of The Holy Sepulchre

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

First edition lithograph Full plate: 4 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

Citadel of Jerusalem

Citadel of Jerusalem

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

Available in subscription and first edition lithographs Full plate: 24 Presented in a acid free mount We have both Subscription and First Edition lithographs in stock. The subscript...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

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