David Roberts Egypt

David roberts egypt Robert the well known oriental painter illustrated picturesque scenes of egypt and its architectural landmarks as well as the daily lives of the people while traveling around this fascinating country.

David roberts egypt. He is especially known for the holy land syria idumea arabia egypt and nubia a prolific series of detailed lithograph prints of egypt and the near east that he produced from sketches he made during long tours of the region 1838 40. The holy land syria. There were two editions made at that time. It contained 250 lithographs by louis haghe of roberts s watercolor sketches.

David roberts 17961864 was one of the most acclaimed landscape painters of his time. Unlike the description which was accurate to the centimetre roberts works sometimes moved statues of columns for dramatic effect. Travels in egypt the holy land by debra n. And dramatic they are.

The lithographs of david roberts are based on original painting and sketches made by the artist during his visit to egypt and the holy land in 1838 and 1839. Sep 1 1999 5 0 out of 5 stars 3 paperback holy land and egypt nubia by david roberts oct 6 2000 4 5 out of 5 5 by and 4 6 29. The lithographs were produced by louis haghe in the 1840s in six volumes three for egypt and three for the holy land. He made an extended trip to egypt and the holy land in 183839 during which he made the series of drawings that brought him lasting fame.

Mancoff david roberts et al. David roberts sketches in the holy land syria and egypt with the lithographs by louis haghe from drawings by roberts. These illustrations by david roberts nile illustration 1796 1864 graciously captures life in egypt and its ancient civilization. He sailed to alexandria in 1838 and for eleven months traveled up the nile river across deserts and mountains through egypt and the holy land to arrive in jerusalem on easter 1839.