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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
Tomb of Zachariah

Tomb of Zachariah

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

Subscription and first edition lithographs in stock Half plate: 9 Presented in a acid free mount Published by F.G. Moon & Son, London 1842-49.

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

Interior of the Mosque of the Sultan Hassan

Interior of the Mosque of the Sultan Hassan

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA Interior Of The Mosque Of The Sultan Hassan 1796 - 1864 Subscription & First Edition lithographs Full plate: 220 Presented in a acid free mount Open media 1 in moda...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

The Holy Tree of Metereah

The Holy Tree of Metereah

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA The Holy Tree Of Metereah 1796 - 1864 First Edition lithograph Half plate: 227 Presented in a acid free mount

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, 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

Fountain of the Virgin, Nazareth

Fountain of the Virgin, Nazareth

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

First Edition lithographs Half plate: 29 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

Calvary of the Holy Sepulchre

Calvary of the Holy Sepulchre

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts R.A. 1796 - 1864 CALVARY - HOLY SEPULCHRE First Edition lithograph Full plate: 26 Presented in a acid free mount Modern hand-coloured lithograph for the first editi...

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Late 19th Century Victorian David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

The Doorway, Baalbec

The Doorway, Baalbec

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA The Doorway, Baalbec 1796 - 1864 Subscription and first edition lithograph available Full plate 81 Presented in a acid free mount Hand coloured lithograph printed i...

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19th Century Victorian David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

Approach to the Fortress of Ibrim

Approach to the Fortress of Ibrim

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA Approach To The Fortress Of Ibrim 1796 - 1864 First Edition lithographs Full plate: 174 Presented in a acid free mount

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, 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

Chapel of the Convent of St Catherine

Chapel of the Convent of St Catherine

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA Chapel of the Convent of St. Catherine 1796 - 1864 First Edition lithograph Full plate: 112 Presented in a acid free mount

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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

Encampment of Pilgrims at Jericho

Encampment of Pilgrims at Jericho

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

DAVID ROBERTS RA Encampment of Pilgrims at Jericho 1796 - 1864 First Edition lithographs Half plate: 46 Presented in a acid free mount Modern hand-coloured lithograph for the first...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid 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

Cana, General View

Cana, General View

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

First Edition lithograph Full plate: 34 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 & first edition 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 Vig...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

The Pool of Bethesda- Jerusalem

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

Hebron

Hebron

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA Hebron 1796 - 1864 First Edition lithographs Full plate: 55 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

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

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

Tiberias Looking Towards Hermon

Tiberias Looking Towards Hermon

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

DAVID ROBERTS RA Tiberias Looking Towards Hermon 1796 - 1864 First Edition lithographs Full plate: 38 Presented in a acid free mount Modern hand-coloured lithograph for the first e...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

Jerusalem from the South

Jerusalem from the South

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

Subscription edition and first edition lithographs in stock Full plate: 10 Presented in a acid free mount

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1840s Realist 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

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

Jerusalem from the Road Leading to Bethany

Jerusalem from the Road Leading to Bethany

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

Subscription edition & first edition lithographs in stock Full plate: 6 Presented in a acid free mount Jerusalem lies near the summit of a broad mountain ridge. This ridge, which is everywhere not less than from twenty to twenty-five miles broad, is in fact a high irregular table...

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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

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

Fortress of Akaba

Fortress of Akaba

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA Fortress of Akaba 1796 - 1864 First 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

Mount Tabor

Mount Tabor

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

First Edition lithograph Half plate: 27 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

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 lithographs Half plate: 54 Presented in a acid free mount Modern hand-coloured lithograph for the first edi...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

Tomb of Joseph at Shechem

Tomb of Joseph at Shechem

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

DAVID ROBERTS RA Tomb of Joseph at Shechem 1796 - 1864 First Edition lithograph Half plate: 39 Presented in a acid free mount Modern hand-coloured lithograph for the first edition ...

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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

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 lithograph Full plate: 163 Presented in a acid free mount Stunning sunset over the ruins, c...

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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

Tyre from the Isthmus

Tyre from the Isthmus

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA Tyre from the Isthmus 1796 - 1864 Subscription and first edition lithographs in stock Full plate: 71 Presented in a acid free mount This delicately coloured lithogr...

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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

General View of Tyre

General View of Tyre

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA General View of Tyre 1796 - 1864 Subscription edition and First edition Full plate: 69 Presented in an acid free mount Available in original hand coloured subscript...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

Jericho

Jericho

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

DAVID ROBERTS RA Jericho 1796 - 1864 Subscription and first Edition lithographs Full plate: 49 Presented in a acid free mount Original hand coloured subscription edition and Modern...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

Convent of St Saba

Convent of St Saba

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

DAVID ROBERTS RA Convent of St Saba 1796 - 1864 Subscription and first Edition lithographs Full plate: 51 Presented in a acid free mount Original hand coloured subscription edition...

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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

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

Baalbec, General View

Baalbec, General View

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

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

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19th Century Victorian David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

Lower Portion of El Khasne, Petra

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

Convent of St. Catherine, Mt. Horeb

Convent of St. Catherine, Mt. Horeb

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

First edition lithographs in stock Full plate: 118 Presented in a acid free mount

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19th Century Victorian David Roberts Art

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Lithograph

Front Elevation of The Great Temple of Aboo Simbel

Front Elevation of The Great Temple of Aboo Simbel

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

Front Elevation of The Great Temple of Aboo Simbel First edition lithograph Full plate: 169 Presented in a acid free mount £2,600 Scroll down for more information. Roberts reached A...

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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 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

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

Siout

Siout

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA Siout 1796 - 1864 First 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

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

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

The Dead Sea

The Dead Sea

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

DAVID ROBERTS RA The Dead Sea 1796 - 1864 First Edition lithographs Half plate: 50 Presented in a acid free mount In this lithograph, Roberts stands high up in the Ein Gedi hills. ...

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1840s Realist David Roberts Art

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

Jacob’s Well at Schechem

Jacob’s Well at Schechem

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

DAVID ROBERTS RA Jacob’s Well at Schechem 1796 - 1864 First Edition lithograph Full plate: 40 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

Fountain of Job - Valley of Hinnom

Fountain of Job - Valley of Hinnom

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

First Edition lithograph Half plate: 21 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

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