1841-1849
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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Persiae, Armeniae, Natoliae et Arabiae Descriptio per Frederick deWit 1666 map
Located in Paonia, CO
Map of Persiae, Armeniae, Natoliae et Arabiae Descriptio per F de Wit 1688 engraving from: Atlas Contractus Orbis Terrarum Praecipuas ac Novissimas Complectens Tabulas. Amsterdam, N. Visscher, 1656-77. (Koeman III, Vis5-8) This highly decorative map of the Middle East is by the Dutch engraver, publisher, and map seller...
Engraving
An Inland View; in Atooi ( Hawaii ) 1784 Captain Cook engraving by John Webber
By John Webber
Located in Paonia, CO
An Inland View in Atooi ( Hawaii ) is from the 1784 First Edition Atlas Accompanying Capt. James Cook and King; Third and Final Voyage of Captain James Cook. This engraving depicts ...
Engraving
Ricinus Africanus Maximus N. 867 J.W. Weinman original engraving 1737
By Johann Wilhelm Weinmann
Located in Paonia, CO
Mezzotint Engraving with Some Hand Coloring image size 15.25 x 10 from Johan Wilhelm Weinmann’s ( 1683-1741 ) Phytanthoza Iconographia, a comprehensive scientific eight volume set w...
Engraving
Academie de l’Espee Tabula XXI by Girard Thibault 17thc fencing engraving
By Pierre Thibault
Located in Paonia, CO
Hand colored original engraving from the Academie de l’Espee ( full title can be translated as Academy of the Sword: wherein is demonstrated by mathematical rules on the foundation of a mysterious circle the theory and practice of the true and heretofore unknown secrets of handling arms on foot and horseback ) by Girard Thibault...
Engraving
Presse Ludovico Mirri Mercante d’Quadri incentro al Palazzo Bernini a Roma No.42
By Marco Carloni
Located in Paonia, CO
Presse Ludovico Mirri Mercante d’Quadri incontro al Palazzo Bernini a Roma No.42 is from a series of original engravings published by Lodovico Mirri in the late 18th century and engr...
Engraving
Luxemberg original aquatint etching by J.J. Regal
Located in Paonia, CO
Luxemberg is an original signed limited edition aquatint etching by J.J. Regal printed on B F K Rives paper. This is a very bold design with an original depiction of a major Europe...
Etching
Medinet Abou, Thebes, Egypt: An Original 19th C. Lithograph by David Roberts
By David Roberts
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "Medinet Abou, Thebes" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, published in London...
Lithograph
1847 lithograph by David Roberts depicting Medinet Abou at Thebes
By David Roberts
Located in PARIS, FR
This remarkable 1847 lithograph depicting Medinet Abou at Thebes is based on the work of the celebrated Scottish artist and traveler David Roberts and was lithographed by the master ...
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
Temple Medamout, Near Thebes, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by D. Roberts
By David Roberts
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "Ruins of the Temple of Medamout, Near Thebes" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edit...
Lithograph
Ruins of Ancient Karnack, 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 "Ruins of Karnack" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, published in London by ...
Lithograph
Temple of Kalabshi, Egypt: David Roberts' 19th C. Hand-colored Lithograph
By David Roberts
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand-colored lithograph entitled "Portico of the Temple of Kalabshi" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, p...
Lithograph
