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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
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

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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Lithograph

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

David Roberts' Entrance to the Caves: A 19th Century Hand-colored Lithograph
By David Roberts
Located in Alamo, CA
"Entrance To The Caves Of Beni Hasan" is a 19th century half-folio sized tinted duo-tone lithograph from the "The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt and Nubia" volume of David R...
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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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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

David Roberts RA (1796-1864) - 19th Century Lithograph, Tyre from Isthmus
By David Roberts
Located in Corsham, GB
An intricate coloured lithograph depicting the view of Tyre, Lebanon from the isthmus. Printed by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son. Published by Cassell & Company, London. Signed in plate. ...
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19th Century David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

The Pool of Bethesda- Jerusalem
By David Roberts
Located in London, GB
THE POOL OF BETHESDA- JERUSALEM Subscription and first edition lithographs in stock Full plate: 12 Presented in a acid free mount £1,200 Published by F.G. Moon & Son, London 1842-49. Subscription edition were coloured during production and First edition are modern hand-coloured lithograph, that was printed a few years after the subscription edition David Roberts. We have both Subscription and First Edition lithographs in stock. The subscription edition was printed on a fine paper, hand coloured and then stuck on card. The first edition was printed on a more coarse paper and not coloured by hand. These ones we colour to match the subscription colouring. Each lithograph is sold in mint condition and in an acid free mount. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information, or if you are looking for another David Roberts lithograph...
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19th Century Victorian David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

David Roberts "Approach to Alexandria" Original Lithograph w/Hand Coloring
By David Roberts
Located in San Francisco, CA
David Roberts "Approach to Alexandria" Original Lithograph w/ Hand Coloring c.1848 Published by F.G. Moon in London, 1848 with Colour Accentuation by D. Leslie, 1976. Dimensions 20...
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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

Lower Portion of El Khasne, Petra
By David Roberts
Located in London, GB
Subscription and first edition lithograph in stock Full plate: 94 Presented in a acid free mount
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19th Century Victorian David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

The Theatre, Petra
By David Roberts
Located in London, GB
First Edition lithograph Full plate: 98 Presented in a acid free mount
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19th Century Victorian David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

Minaret & Grand Entrance of the Metwaleys, Cairo
By David Roberts
Located in London, GB
Subscription and first edition lithograph in stock Full plate: 218 Presented in an acid free mount
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19th Century Victorian David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

Great Gateway, Leading to the Temple at Karnac, Thebes, Original Watercolour
By David Roberts
Located in London, GB
Pencil and watercolour heightened with white, signed lower right and inscribed lower left Image size: 14 3/4 x 11 1/2 inches (37.5 x 29.5 cm) Mounted with handmade gilt frame Prove...
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Early 19th Century David Roberts Art

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Watercolor, Graphite

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Find a wide variety of authentic David Roberts art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by David Roberts in lithograph, paint, watercolor and more. Not every interior allows for large David Roberts art, so small editions measuring 12 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of David Loggan, Federica Galli, and John Webber. David Roberts art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $95 and tops out at $40,389, while the average work can sell for $2,362.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    A signed lithograph is an art print produced with a particular method that bears the artist's real signature, signed in ink. The term lithograph refers to a print made by drawing an image onto a stone, etching the stone with chemicals and then applying ink. The term signed lithograph is different from a plate-signed lithograph, where the artist adds their signature to the stone to transfer it onto finished prints rather than signing their works by hand. Explore a large collection of lithographs on 1stDibs.

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