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David RobertsTemples of Aboo-Simbel, From the Nile: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts1848
1848
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£666.94
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This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "The Temples of Aboo-Simbel, From the Nile" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, published in London by F. G. Moon in 1849. 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.
This lithograph depicts the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Small Temple of Nefertari from the perspective of the Nile River. People are seen in a column in the sand in front of the temples and a sailing ship is in the water in foreground. At the time of Roberts' visit in November 1838, the Great Temple was partially buried in sand, which is accurately depicted in his sketches. Roberts was the first professional English artist to visit Egypt independently. His work shaped European perceptions of the region and remains a cornerstone of Orientalist art. Today, the actual temples are no longer in the location Roberts depicted; they were relocated in the 1960s by UNESCO to save them from flooding caused by the Aswan High Dam.
This duotone lithograph is printed in the upper half of a wove paper sheet with the text description in the lower portion and on the verso. The print is signed in plate in the lower left and titled in the lower right. The sheet has wide margins. The portion of the sheet which includes the image and its margin measures 14" high and 16.75" wide. Overall the sheet measures 23.88" high and 16.75" wide. There is a small spot at the edge of the sheet in the lower right corner and a faint vertical crease in the left margin. All of this would not be visible behind a mat at framing. The image and text portions of the print are in excellent condition.
The drawings and watercolors from Roberts' tour of the Holy Land and Egypt were collated together into folios and released over a seven year period by the publisher F.G. Moon from 20 Threadneedle Street London. This lithograph is from the Royal Subscription Edition (1842-1849) with only 500 copies produced per depiction. Louis Haghe (the Belgian engraver and friend of Roberts) worked on all of the lithographs for this series.
Artist: David Roberts (1796-1864) 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. His friend, J. M. W. Turner, recognized his artistic talent and encouraged him to become a full-time artist.
In 1838 and 1839 he 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 Robert’s sketches and watercolors. This publication was highly acclaimed and very popular for its esthetic quality, its historical and topographical accuracy, and Robert’s dramatic depiction of his scenes. Queen Victoria and Charles Dickens were among the subscribers who collected his works. Robert’s and Haghe’s duotone lithographs, often colored, remain extremely sought-after today and have been rising steadily in value.
- Creator:David Roberts (1796-1864, British)
- Creation Year:1848
- Dimensions:Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Alamo, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: # 54041stDibs: LU1173217474182
David Roberts
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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