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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Metropolitan Museum of Art David Roberts Roman Framed Lithograph Prints - 3 Pcs
By David Roberts
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 1990s Metropolitan Museum of Art (2) David Roberts Roman Framed Lithograph Prints and (1) Cubiculum (bedroom) from the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale - 3 Pcs. Cir...
Plexiglass, Wood
1900s, Gilt Framed Madonna of the Chair Painting Print on Wood
By (after) Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino)
Located in Germantown, MD
The Madonna Della Sedia commonly known as the Madonna of the chair is a painting by an Italian artist Raphael dating back to 1513 -1514. It is currently hou...
Hardwood, Giltwood
Framed Antique Hand-Coloured Lithograph of Equestrian Scene, 1910
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A framed antique hand-colored lithograph capturing a striking equestrian moment—this piece depicts a rider mid-gallop, leaning forward with precision as his horse stretches into full...
Glass, Giltwood, Paint
$22,500
H 1.7 in W 2.68 in D 2.76 in
Exquisite Roman Marble Foot, ex-Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection
Located in London, GB
This evocative Roman marble foot is a timeless remnant of the sculpture it was once part of. Sensitively carved and polished, it reveals the hand of a master sculptor, and hints at t...
Marble
19thc Retablo Catholic Framed Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Retablo is a devotional painting, especially a small popular or folk art one using iconography derived from traditional Catholic church art. Depicting a Saint and a child painted o...
Tin
$1,995
H 35 in W 18 in D 2 in
David Malangi Daymirringu Australian Indigenous Aboriginal Art Bark Painting
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful, unique, relatively large, very engaging original indigenous Australian Aboriginal dreaming painting by Northern Territory Yolngu artist David Malangi (1927-1999. He is ...
Wood, Paint
$1,314
H 15.75 in W 11.82 in D 0.79 in
Art Deco Watercolour Framed Art Work of a Catholic Nun Signed G Hastain 1927
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Art Deco Watercolour Framed Art Work of a Catholic Nun Dated and Signed G Hastain 1927 with G Staples of Croydon label to rear Artist address Kilmartin Avenue, Streatham, London
Wood
$15,000Sale Price|40% Off
H 18.25 in W 22.5 in D 1.3 in
Framed Indian Portrait of a Prince, Conservation Framed
Located in Greenwich, CT
Opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper. A young prince is seated in a palace courtyard under a canopy receiving a party of noblemen. His ministers stand behind him, wearing peaked turbans with floral patterns, their gestures conveying their welcoming demeanor towards the noblemen. The guests are wearing red and blue turbans...
Paper
Arthur Hacker Print of Syrinx, Art Nouveau Style, Framed, 1900
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Print of Syrinx, By Arthur Hacker 1858-1919 Syrinx was a mythological naked female figure with dark hair and dark red drapery falling from her arms, standing at the edge of a rive...
Paper
Framed Leonard Wren "French Pastry" Giclée Print
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful giclée (canvas print) artwork signed by Leonard Wren. His artwork was inspired by his many travels and became famous for his beauty of the world through capturing the joy light...
Aluminum
Framed Limited Edition Print by A.R. Penck, signed
By A.R. Penck (Ralf Winkler)
Located in Memphis, TN
A lithograph by A. R. Penck, titled Begegnung (Encounter), executed in the artist’s distinctive symbolic language. Rendered in bold, gestural black forms, the composition presents si...
Paper
$814
H 6.89 in W 5.32 in D 0.48 in
American School Circa 1840 Theorem Painting Of A Cactus Giltwood Frame Folk Art
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A charming depiction of a cactus, strongly graphic old theorem watercolour painting (made using stencils, and with glass straws used for blowing the base level of watercolor paint)...
Giltwood, Paper
American Folk Art Painting of a Fishing Boy in Painted Wood Frame
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
American Folk Art style painting depicts a boy standing on a river bank with fishing rod in his hands; his hat and his catch, a small fish, are on the ground next to him, and his to...
Canvas, Wood