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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
1847 lithograph by David Roberts depicting Medinet Abou at Thebes
1847 lithograph by David Roberts depicting Medinet Abou at Thebes

1847 lithograph by David Roberts depicting Medinet Abou at Thebes

By David Roberts

Located in PARIS, FR

This remarkable 1847 lithograph depicting Medinet Abou at Thebes is based on the work of the celebrated Scottish artist and traveler David Roberts and was lithographed by the master ...

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1840s David Roberts Art

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Paper, 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

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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Lithograph

David Roberts "Approach to Alexandria" Original Lithograph w/Hand Coloring
David Roberts "Approach to Alexandria" Original Lithograph w/Hand Coloring

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

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

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

Port of Tyre

Port of Tyre

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA Port of Tyre 1796 - 1864 First Edition lithograph Half plate: 68 Presented in a acid free mount Modern hand-coloured lithograph for the first edition of David Rober...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

Facade of the Pronaos of the Temple of Edfou, David Roberts Lithograph

Facade of the Pronaos of the Temple of Edfou, David Roberts Lithograph

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

DAVID ROBERTS RA Facade of the Pronaos of the Temple of Edfou 1796 - 1864 First Edition lithograph in stock Full plate: 208 Presented in a acid free mount David Roberts' journal, N...

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1840s David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

Upper Fountain of Siloam

Upper Fountain of Siloam

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

First Edition lithograph Half plate: 17 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

Entrance to The Holy Sepulchre – Title Vignette

Entrance to The Holy Sepulchre – Title Vignette

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

Subscription lithographs in stock Full plate: 2 Presented in a acid free mount David Roberts' The Holy Land. nPublished by F.G. Moon & Son, London 1842-49. This Vignette represents...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

Baalbec, General View

Baalbec, General View

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

Subscription lithograph Full plate: 77 Presented in an acid free mount Original hand coloured subscription edition and modern hand-coloured lithograph for the first edition of David...

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19th Century Victorian 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 First edition lithographs in stock Full plate: 151 Philae is at the head, and is the most eastern of the group of islands and rocks which...

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19th Century Victorian David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

General View of Ruins of Karnak, from the West

General View of Ruins of Karnak, from the West

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA General View Of Ruins Of Karnak, From The West 1796 - 1864 First Edition and Subscription Edition lithographs available Full plate: 163 Presented in a acid free moun...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

Fountain of Job - Valley of Hinnom

Fountain of Job - Valley of Hinnom

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

First Edition and Subscription Edition lithographs available Half plate: 21 Presented in a acid free mount Modern hand-coloured lithograph for the first edition of David Roberts' Th...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

Tomb of St. James, Valley of Jehoshaphat

Tomb of St. James, Valley of Jehoshaphat

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

Available in the subscription and first Edition lithographs Half plate: 5 Presented in a acid free mount This is one of four sepulchres in the Valley of Jehoshaphat, on the east sid...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

Ruins of an Ionic Temple

Ruins of an Ionic Temple

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA Ruins of an Ionic Temple 1796 - 1864 Subscription and first edition lithographs in stock Half plate: 70 Presented in a acid free mount Modern hand-coloured lithogra...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

Approach to Mt Sinai

Approach to Mt Sinai

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA Approach to Mt Sinai 1796 - 1864 Subscription and first edition lithographs in stock Full plate: 122 Presented in a acid free mount

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

Lower Pool of Siloam, Valley of Jehoshaphat

Lower Pool of Siloam, Valley of Jehoshaphat

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

Subscription and first edition lithographs in stock Half plate: 23 Presented in a acid free mount Modern hand-coloured lithograph for the first edition of David Roberts' The Holy La...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid 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

Beit Jebrin, or Eleutheroplis

Beit Jebrin, or Eleutheroplis

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

DAVID ROBERTS RA Beit Jebrin, or Eleutheroplis 1796 - 1864 First Edition and Subscription Edition lithographs available Half plate: 54 Presented in a acid free mount Modern hand-co...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, 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

The Arch Across The Ravine, Petra

The Arch Across The Ravine, Petra

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA The Arch Across The Ravine, Petra 1796 - 1864 First Edition lithograph Half plate: 95 Presented in a acid free mount

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid 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 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 Abd-el-Mal...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

Part Of The Ruins Of A Temple On The Island Of Bigge – Nubia

Part Of The Ruins Of A Temple On The Island Of Bigge – Nubia

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA Part Of The Ruins Of A Temple On The Island Of Bigge – Nubia 1796 - 1864 First Edition lithograph Half plate: 183 Presented in a acid free mount

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

Medinet Abou, Thebes

Medinet Abou, Thebes

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA Medinet Abou, Thebes 1796 - 1864 Subscription and first Edition lithographs Full plate: 186 Presented in a acid free mount

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

The Acropolis, Lower End of the Valley

The Acropolis, Lower End of the Valley

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA The Acropolis, Lower End of the Valley 1796 - 1864 Subscription and first edition lithographs in stock Full plate: 102 Presented in a acid free mount

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19th Century Victorian David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

Ruins of Semua

Ruins of Semua

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA Ruins of Semua 1796 - 1864 Subscription and first edition lithographs in stock Half plate: 56 Presented in a acid free mount Modern hand-coloured lithograph for the...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

Town of Tiberias Looking Towards Lebanon

Town of Tiberias Looking Towards Lebanon

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA Town of Tiberias Looking Towards Lebanon 1796 - 1864 First Edition lithograph Half plate: 35 Presented in a acid free mount Modern hand-coloured lithograph for the...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

Portion of the Eastern Portico, Baalbec

Portion of the Eastern Portico, Baalbec

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA Portion of the Eastern Portico, Baalbec 1796 - 1864 Subscription and first Edition lithographs Full plate: 83 Presented in a acid free mount Original hand coloured ...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

Ashdod

Ashdod

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA Ashdod 1796 - 1864 First Edition lithographs Half plate: 58 Presented in a acid free mount Modern hand-coloured lithograph for the first edition of David Roberts' T...

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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 edition lithographs available Full plate: 157 Presented in an acid free m...

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Mid-19th Century David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

Siout

Siout

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA Siout 1796 - 1864 Subscription Edition lithograph Half plate: 162 Presented in a acid free mount

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

Askelon

Askelon

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA Askelon 1796 - 1864 First Edition lithographs Full plate: 57 Presented in a acid free mount Modern hand-coloured lithograph for the first edition of David Roberts' ...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

Ancient Watch Tower

Ancient Watch Tower

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA Ancient Watch Tower 1796 - 1864 Subscription and first edition lithograph in stock Half plate: 93 Presented in a acid free mount

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19th Century Victorian David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

Castle San Angelo, Rome, David Roberts, 19th Century Original Watercolour
Castle San Angelo, Rome, David Roberts, 19th Century Original Watercolour

Castle San Angelo, Rome, David Roberts, 19th Century Original Watercolour

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

Pencil, watercolour and bodycolour heightened with white. Image size: 9 1/2 x 13 1/4 inches (24 x 34 cm) Hand made gilt frame Provenance The Fine Art Society 1981 (Label Verso) Priv...

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Mid-19th Century Victorian David Roberts Art

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Paper, Watercolor

Fortress of Akaba

Fortress of Akaba

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA Fortress of Akaba 1796 - 1864 Subscription Edition lithograph Half plate: 107 Presented in a acid free mount

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

Hebron

Hebron

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA Hebron 1796 - 1864 First Edition and Subscription Edition lithographs available Full plate: 55 Presented in a acid free mount Modern hand-coloured lithograph for th...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

The Stone of Unction

The Stone of Unction

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

First Edition lithograph Half plate: 19 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

Remains of the Triumphal Arch, Petra

Remains of the Triumphal Arch, Petra

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA Remains of the Triumphal Arch, Petra 1796 - 1864 Subscription and First Edition lithographs Full plate: 100 Presented in a acid free mount

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19th Century Victorian David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

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