The 247 lithographs that belgian engraver louis haghe then produced at the rate of one a month from the drawings executed during roberts trip were published in six volumes as the holy land, syria, idumea. Petra 10 lithographs by david roberts jeffs books shop. Prior to the 1840s, the available engraving and etching techniques permitted the production of only small editions of illustrated books on travel or nature, usually. David roberts artist, david roberts lithographs darnley fine art. It contained 250 lithographs by louis haghe of robertss watercolor sketches. Set of four david roberts lithographs for sale at 1stdibs. David roberts after a brief career as a housepainter in perth, david roberts began work in 1816 as a scenery painter with mr bannisters touring circus and theatrical company. See more ideas about egypt, ancient egypt and egyptian art. The holy land, syria, idumea and arabia and egypt and nubia. The holy land, syria, idumea, arabia, egypt, and nubia. The holy land, syria, idumea, arabia, egypt and nubia. David roberts ra rba 24 october 1796 25 november 1864 was a scottish painter. The holy land, syria, idumea, arabia, egypt, and nubia was a travelogue of 19thcentury palestine and the magnum opus of painter david roberts.
Contributor names haghe, louis, 18061885, lithographer. David roberts was born on october 24, 1796 at stock bridge, edinburgh in scotland. On the backside of all prints is book text, laid out for a foliosize book. There is a handlithographed title and signature by david roberts in. Lithographed portrait of roberts, 2 maps, six pictorial titles, 121 plates, 120 text illustrations, all tinted lithographs by louis haghe after david roberts. Minarets and grand entrance of the metwaleys at cairo david. Jul 30, 2008 ancient egypt lithographs hardcover july 30, 2008 by david roberts author 4. Get the best deals on david roberts lithographs when you shop the largest. He appears in eastern dress in robert scott lauders splendid portrait of him in the scottish. In fact, the site should really be called louis haghe lithographs from sketches and paintings by david roberts, for in most cases every line and nuance in the prints are the work of this remarkable man although it is now known that haghe employed assistants, including his brother, their work is minimal. 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 183840.
First edition by roberts, david, bourbon, fabio, attini, antonio isbn. Inquisitive western minds first glimpsed the mysteries of egypt and the middle east in detail through david roberts foliosized holy land, issued in 41 parts from 1842 to 1849 and containing 250 fullpage handcolored lithographs produced from his magnificent, onsite drawings. David roberts lithographs jerusalem, the citadel of the holly land 1825. Images are not only historically interesting, but also incredibly beatiful. David robertss most popular book is alone on the ice.
The complete collection of david roberts lithographs of petra 1839. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Gift edition feb 1, 2011 these handsome portfolios in a special new gift edition format contain ten fine art prints each of david robertss superb nineteenthcentury lithographs of egypt, ancient and modern. The 247 lithographs that belgian engraver louis haghe then produced at the rate of one a month from the drawings executed during roberts trip were published in six volumes as the holy land, syria, idumea, arabia, egypt and. Unfollow david roberts lithographs to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ancient egypt lithographs hardcover july 30, 2008 by david roberts author 4. David roberts david roberts 19th century hand colored lithograph, mosque of the sultan david roberts david roberts, citadel of jerusalem. Browse and buy a vast selection of antique lithographs collections. It contained 250 lithographs by louis haghe of roberts s watercolor sketches. In fact, the site should really be called louis haghe lithographs from sketches and paintings by david roberts, for in most cases every line and nuance in the prints are the work of this remarkable man although it is now known that haghe employed assistants, including his brother, their. Titled and dated amarch 27th 1839 and signed adavid roberts r. He spent his childhood in total but dignified poverty, which did nothing to prevent him, however, from. This book reproduces for the first time in full color all 123 of roberts s lithographs along with the unabridged text by the reverend george croly, l. Jul 24, 2010 david roberts was born on october 24, 1796 at stock bridge, edinburgh in scotland.
David roberts has 44 books on goodreads with 267 ratings. Lithograph on the full folio book page with the text. Roberts was the first westerner to be granted permission to. After a brief career as a housepainter in perth, david roberts began work in 1816 as a scenery painter with mr bannisters touring circus and theatrical company. Minarets and grand entrance of the metwaleys at cairo. Original antique lithographs by david roberts 1796 edinburgh london 1864 roberts was one of the most noted and admired architectural and landscape painters and lithographers of his time. David roberts egypt original art and lithographs from. In 1816, the young david joined a troupe of traveling pantomimists as a theatrical backdrop painter.
Highresolution images of the original roberts map of the nile. Title minarets and grand entrance of the metwaleys at cairo david roberts, r. David roberts paintings for sale david roberts art value. These and his large oil paintings of similar subjects.
Mar 29, 2011 david roberts 183839 journal of his travels through egypt. This book is such a nice addition to anyones library. This volume reproduces each lithograph paired with a presentday photograph of the same scene, and accompanied by excerpts from robertss. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Much like the national geographic of their day, his books gave readers a vicarious journey around the globe. These and his large oil paintings of similar subjects made him a. We hope that our modest but choice selection of 19th century lithographs from this artists monumental edition of the holy. David roberts books list of books by author david roberts. For sale on 1stdibs set of 4 david roberts lithographs egypt and the holy lands. Fine art book store art artist portrait painting books. 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. David roberts 183839 journal of his travels through egypt. David roberts became a member of at least nine societies and academies. David roberts is known for paintingscenes of egypt, holy land, and africa.
Moon 18429 tinted lithographs by louis haghe faithful modern handcolouring, except where noted some with text on verso roberts famous views of the scenery of the middle east. Roberts, a scottish artist of the 19th century, made his living and fame rendering sights in exotic locales as sketches and paintings that would be collected as lithographs in books. Synopsis david roberts was an acclaimed 19thcentury landscape artist. The complete collection of david roberts lithographs of petra, jordan 14 unbound works, folder.
David roberts travel lithographs were sketched in 18321840 and produced from 184249 by london publisher f. David roberts has 45 books on goodreads with 69507 ratings. It was first published by subscription between 1842 and 1849, in two separate publications. David roberts, english author and novelist was born in january 1944 in the united kingdom. Ladybird book flight six, the holy land series 587 david scott daniell. He travelled to egypt, a trip from which a set of lithographs was published in 1846. Roberts pencil drawing and watercolor technique lent itself perfectly to the medium, and. The paperback of the the holy land in classic lithographs.
The complete collection of david roberts lithographs of. From an early age, roberts displayed a distinct artistic talent. Quartet books, 1984 probably the best biography of roberts. David roberts, a scottish painter, was born in 1796. Minarets and grand entrance of the metwaleys at cairo david roberts, r. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
He exhibited immense artistic talents as a child through his excellent sketches of scottish monuments and castles. Roberts international renown as a landscape painter developed from the lithographs published after his watercolours, inspired by his travels in europe and the middle east. Author published david roberts paintings and modern photographs. The lithographs were produced by louis haghe in the 1840s in six volumes three for egypt and three for the holy land. He appears in eastern dress in robert scott lauders splendid portrait of him in the scottish national portrait gallery. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. After travelling in many parts of europe he made several journeys to the near east and egypt. Make offer lithograph by david roberts 1839 lot 8 art on back amad bros. The prints of david roberts 17961864 is comprised of 123 tinted and watercolored lithographs produced by the british artist, david roberts, one of the first artists to travel extensively throughout the holy land in 1839. Black and gold frames with large creme colored mats. Oct 3, 2019 david roberts 17961864 a painter, was perhaps best known for his series of lithographs documenting scenes from his travels in egypt and the near east.
This book reproduces for the first time in full color all 123 of roberts s. In 1824 roberts paintings were exhibited for the first time at the british institution in london. David roberts jerusalem from the mount of olives for. The first edition lithographs of david roberts drawings and paintings of his travels in egypt and the holy land were produced at the very peak of this golden age, and are widely acknowledged to be perhaps the finest double tintstone lithographs ever made. Antonio attini david roberts was born in 1796 at stockbridge, near edinburgh, to an extremely humble family. This book reproduces for the first time in full color all 123 of robertss lithographs along with the unabridged text by the reverend george croly, l. Roberts, david, 17961864, artist created published published between 1846 and 1849. Holy land lithographs by david roberts fabio bourbon. The belgiumborn louis haghe is the unsung hero of the art works here presented. That same year, the artist helped to found the society of british artists. Names croly, george 17801860 author brockedon, william 17871854 author baugniet, charles 18141886 artist roberts, david 17961864 artist haghe, louis 18061885 lithographer collection. Editions white star, 1997 large format with good illustrations of the lithographs. David roberts holy land hardcover london terra sancta arts 1983 near fine in a near fine dust jacket.
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