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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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...
Laid Paper, Lithograph
$444
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. ...
Lithograph
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
Laid Paper, Lithograph
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...
Laid Paper, Lithograph
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
Laid Paper, Lithograph
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
Laid Paper, 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...
Lithograph
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...
Lithograph
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.
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
Lithograph
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...
Laid Paper, 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...
Laid Paper, Lithograph
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...
Laid Paper, Lithograph
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
Laid Paper, Lithograph
The Golden Gate, Jerusalem
By David Roberts
Located in London, GB
First Edition lithograph Half plate: 15 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 ...
Laid Paper, Lithograph
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...
Laid Paper, Lithograph
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...
Laid Paper, Lithograph
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 ...
Laid Paper, Lithograph
Facade of the Pronaos of the Temple of Edfou - David Roberts - orientalist
By David Roberts
Located in London, GB
David Roberts 1796 - 1864 Facade of the Pronaos of the Temple of Edfou First Edition lithograph Full plate: 208 Presented in a acid free mount We have all 250 of the Lithograph set...
Lithograph
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...
Laid Paper, Lithograph
The Theatre, Petra
By David Roberts
Located in London, GB
First Edition lithograph Full plate: 98 Presented in a acid free mount
Lithograph
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...
Laid Paper, Lithograph
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
Laid Paper, Lithograph
Mosque of Sultan Hassan, from the Great Square of Rumayleh
By David Roberts
Located in London, GB
David Roberts RA Mosque of Sultan Hassan, from the Great Square of Rumayleh 1796 - 1864 Subscription & first edition lithographs in stock Full plate number: 250 Presented in an acid ...
Laid Paper, Lithograph
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
Laid Paper, Lithograph
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.
Laid Paper, Lithograph
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...
Laid Paper, Lithograph
$1,093
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...
Laid Paper, Lithograph
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...
Laid Paper, Lithograph
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...
Laid Paper, Lithograph
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...
Laid Paper, Lithograph
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
Laid Paper, Lithograph
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
Laid Paper, Lithograph
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...
Laid Paper, Lithograph
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
Lithograph
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 ...
Laid Paper, Lithograph
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...
Lithograph
$1,093
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...
Laid Paper, Lithograph
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...
Laid Paper, Lithograph
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...
Laid Paper, Lithograph
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 ...
Laid Paper, Lithograph
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...
Laid Paper, Lithograph
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 ...
Laid Paper, Lithograph
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 ...
Laid Paper, Lithograph
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
Lithograph
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...
Lithograph
Principal Court of the Convent of St. Catherine
By David Roberts
Located in London, GB
First Edition lithograph Full plate: 120 Presented in a acid free mount
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...
Lithograph
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...
Lithograph
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
Lithograph
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
Laid Paper, Lithograph
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
Laid Paper, Lithograph
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...
Laid Paper, Lithograph
$1,093
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' ...
Laid Paper, Lithograph
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. ...
Laid Paper, Lithograph
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...
Laid Paper, Lithograph
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 ...
Laid Paper, Lithograph
General View Asouan & The Island of Elephantine
By David Roberts
Located in London, GB
Subscription and first edition lithographs in stock Full plate: 196 Presented in a acid free mount
Lithograph