David Roberts
British
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 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.
In 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.
David Roberts
David Roberts "Christian Church of St. George" 19th C. Lithograph
H 13 in W 17 in D 1 in
$ 775
David Roberts
David Roberts' 19th Century Hand Colored Lithograph, "Medinet Abou, Thebes"
H 24 in W 32 in D 1 in
$ 2,975
David Roberts
David Roberts' 19th Century Hand Colored Lithograph, "Fortress of Ibrim, Nubia"
H 24 in W 31 in D 1 in
$ 2,975
David Roberts
David Roberts' 19th Century Duo-tone Lithograph, "Suez, General View"
H 24 in W 31 in D 1 in
$ 2,375
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