David Roberts, Tombs of the Mamelukes

Pair hand-colored Venetian engravings after Canaletto. 18th century hand-colored Venetian engravings in period gilt frames after Canaletto (1697-1768) with view of the Grand Canal t...

Set of four Regency era coloured engravings by Rowlandson. Four framed coloured engravings of Regency London landmarks including the Corn Exchange,...

F. Leeman, Opium Smoker, 1860. Vivid English Orientalist oil of a well attired Turk in richly decorated opulent setting with red and white checkered marble tile floor, and wood panel...

Set of Six Elephant Hunting Scene Engravings in Gilt Frames. Antique Williamson & Howitt engravings of elephants in varied orientalist hunting scenes and landscapes in elegant corner...

A fine pair of framed French matted original colored lithographs by David Roberts (Scottish 1796-1864) each printed in 1848, depicting 2 different scenes of Cairo scenes titled "Tomb...

This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "Tombs of the Memlooks, Cairo, with an Arab Funeral" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large foli...

This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "Tomb of the Caliphs, Cairo - The Citadel in the Distance" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the larg...

This is an original framed 19th century hand-colored lithograph entitled "The Citadel of Cairo, Residence of Mehmet Ali-Egypt" by David Roberts, from his Egypt, The Holy Land 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 is one of Roberts' most famous and collectible works. The scene captures a view of the Citadel and Mosques with addititional buildings on a hill in the background as it appeard on the day of Roberts' visit. An Arab man is looking down from a ledge as a camel caravan passes below People are dressed in their colorful local costumes. Roberts' signature and hand written title are reproduced in the plate on the lower eft. This hand-colored lithograph is printed on wove paper with wide margins. The print is in very good condition. It is presented in a gold-colored wood frame with a tan mat. It is glazed with UV protected conservation glass. All framing materials used are archival museum quality. The frame measures 23.63" high, 29" wide and 1.25" deep. There are two additional iconic David Roberts hand-colored lithographs for sale on 1stdibs that are matted and framed in identical styles, although slightly different sizes. They are scenes of Approach of Simoon, Desert of Gizeh and the Petra. They can be viewed by typing their reference #'s, LU1173211955452 and LU1173211969422, into the 1stdibs search field or typing Timeless Intaglio in the search field and tapping on the drop down name to be taken to our storefront. Two or all three of these pieces would make for a striking display grouping. A discount is available for the purchase of multiple pieces. David Roberts (1796-1864) was a Scottish painter who specialized in landscapes, architectural subjects, and scenes from the Middle East and Europe. Born in Edinburgh, Roberts began his career at age ten as an apprentice to a house painter and eventually became a scene painter for theater companies in Edinburgh and London. In the 1820s, J. M. W. Turner recognized his artistic talent and encouraged him to become a full-time artist. He began to focus on painting landscapes and architecture. In 1838 he traveled to Egypt and soon after to the Holy Land, concluding in Jerusalem. Roberts' travels in the Middle East had a profound impact on his art, and he produced a series of highly detailed and realistic paintings and sketches of the region's famous ruins and other landmarks, including the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Temple of Abu Simbel...