1846
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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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
$4,375
H 16.75 in W 23.88 in
Abu Simbel Temple to Ramesses II in Egypt: A 19th C. Lithograph by David Roberts
By David Roberts
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "The Great Temple of Aboo Simble, Nubia" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, p...
Lithograph
$3,375
H 16.75 in W 23.88 in
Front of the Great Temple Abu Simbel: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts
By David Roberts
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "Front Elevation of the Great Temple of Aboosimble" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio...
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
$575
H 15 in W 16.75 in
Temple of Dandour, Nubia, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts
By David Roberts
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "Temple of Dandour, Nubia" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, published in Lo...
Lithograph
$875
H 15 in W 16.75 in
Temples of Aboo-Simbel, From the Nile: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts
By David Roberts
Located in Alamo, CA
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...
Lithograph
$2,775
H 16.75 in W 23.88 in
Temple of Edfou, Upper Egypt: An Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts
By David Roberts
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "View from Under the Portico of the Temple of Edfou, Upper Egypt" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of t...
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
$475
H 14 in W 16.75 in
Temple of Wady Dabod, Nubia: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts
By David Roberts
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "Temple of Wady Dabod, Nubia" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, published in...
Lithograph
$425
H 13.75 in W 16.75 in
Temple of Wady Kardassy, Nubia, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts
By David Roberts
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "Temple of Wady Kardassy, Nubia" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, published...
Lithograph
