1796 1864 Collection (#6)

Egypt Nubia Volume II Grand Entrance Temple Luxor
Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Grand Entrance to the Temple of Luxor, 1848. Louis Haghe (British, 1806-1885), F.G.Moon, 20 Threadneedle Street, London, after David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)

Egypt Nubia Volume II Pyramids Geezeh 1848 Louis Haghe
Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Pyramids of Geezeh, 1848. Louis Haghe (British, 1806-1885), F.G.Moon, 20 Threadneedle Street, London, after David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)

Egypt Nubia Volume II Entrance Tombs Kings Thebes
Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Entrance to the Tombs of the Kings of Thebes, Bab-El-Malouk, 1848. Louis Haghe (British, 1806-1885), F.G.Moon, 20 Threadneedle Street, London

Egypt Nubia Volume II Fragments Great Colossi
Egypt and Nubia, Volume II: Fragments of the Great Colossi at the Memnonium, Thebes, 1847. Louis Haghe (British, 1806-1885), F.G.Moon, 20 Threadneedle Street, London, after David Roberts (British)

Tiberias Walls Safet Distance 1839 David Roberts
Tiberias, from the Walls, Safet in the Distance, 1839. David Roberts (British, 1796-1864). Color lithograph

Temple Dendur Nubia 1848 Watercolor graphite
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Lateral Elevation of the Thyphonium at Dendera. : lithograph after watercolour
Lateral Elevation of the Thyphonium at Dendera.: lithograph after watercolour by David Roberts (1796-1864) Scottish artist. Ancient Egypt Archaeology

At Luxor, Thebes, Upper Egypt. : lithograph after watercolour by David Roberts
At Luxor, Thebes, Upper Egypt.: lithograph after watercolour by David Roberts (1796-1864) Scottish artist. Ancient Egypt Archaeology

Fragment of the Great Colossi, at the Memnon, Thebes. : lithograph after watercolour
Fragment of the Great Colossi, at the Memnon, Thebes.: lithograph after watercolour by David Roberts (1796-1864) Scottish artist

Entrance to the Tombs of the Kings of Thebes - Bab-el-Malook. : lithograph after
Entrance to the Tombs of the Kings of Thebes - Bab-el-Malook.: lithograph after watercolour by David Roberts (1796-1864) Scottish artist. Ancient Egypt Archaeology Building

Entrance to the Caves at Beni Hasan. Lithograph of 1856 after David Roberts (1796-1864) Scottish artist and orientalist. Ancient Egyptian burial site used mainly during the Middle Kingdom

View of a Pyramid After watercolour by David Roberts (1796-1864) Scottish artist and orientalist. Ancient Egypt Archaeology

Island of Philae, Nubia November 1838. After watercolour by David Roberts (1796-1864) Scottish artist and orientalist. Temple Ancient Egypt Archaeology Religion Mythology Ruin

Kom Ombo, November 1838. Lithograph of 1856 after David Roberts (1796-1864) Scottish artist and orientalist. Temple on Nile 30 miles north of Aswan, Egypt, built 332 BC-395 AD

View from Under the Portico of the Temple of Dendera, c1839. Lithograph of 1856 after David Roberts (1796-1864) Scottish artist and orientalist

Dendera, Watercolour. David Roberts (1796-1864) Scottish artist and orientalist. View across the temple complex, Egypt

Temple of Wady Kardassy, Nubia, Watercolour. David Roberts (1796-1864) Scottish artist and orientalist. Ancient Egypt Archaeology Religion Mythology Ruin

The Statues of Memnon, Thebes, During the Inundations, Watercolour. David Roberts (1796-1864) Scottish artist and orientalist

The Statues of Memnon, Thebes, Watercolour. David Roberts (1796-1864) Scottish artist and orientalist. The Colossi near the Valley of the Kings, Egypt, built by Amenhotep II (c1411-1375 BC)

Approach to the Main Temple at Phylae, 1839. Watercolour. David Roberts (1796-1864) Scottish artist and orientalist

Pompeys Pillar, Alexandria Watercolour. David Roberts (1796-1864) Scottish artist and orientalist. Red granite column erected to Diocletian, 4th century

View of Cairo, 1839. Watercolour and gouache. David Roberts (1796-1864) Scottish artist and orientalist

The Obelisk at Heliopolis, 1839. Watercolour. David Roberts (1796-1864) Scottish artist and orientalist. Red granite obelisk of Senusert I, 20th century BC, oldest obelisk still in situ

Cairo, the Gate of the Metwalys, 1839, (also Metawalea of Bab Zuweyleh). Oil on canvas. David Roberts (1796-1864) Scottish artist and orientalist

The Great Sphinx and Pyramids at Gizeh. David Roberts (1796-1864) British (Scottish) artist. Watercolour

David Roberts (1796-1864) British (Scottish) artist. Boats on the Nile Watercolour. Bottom right, water is being raised by means of a shaduf. Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Portico of the sandstone Temple of Edfu (Idfu or Behdet) dedicated to falcon-headed god Horus. Lithograph after watercolour by Scottish artist David Roberts (1796-1864) dated 28 November 1838

Sandstone Temple of Edfu (Idfu or Behdet), Upper Egypt, dedicated to falcon-headed god Horus. Watercolour by Scottish artist David Roberts (1796-1864). Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Citadel of Jerusalem April 19 1841. Hand-coloured lithograph by Louis Haghe, 1842, after the painting by David Roberts (1796-1864) Scottish painter. Palestine Orientalist Arab Male Smoking Pipe

Greek Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, April 11th 1839. Lithograph, 1842, after by David Roberts (1796-1864) Scottish painter. Seat of the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem

Ferdinand Alphonse Hamelin (1796-1864) French admiral. During the Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War (1853-1856) he commanded the French fleet co-operating with British at the bombarding of Odessa (1854)

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"Exploring the Ancient World: A Glimpse into David Roberts' Journeys (1796-1864)" Step back in time and embark on a visual journey through the eyes of renowned British artist, David Roberts. Born in 1796 and passing away in 1864, Roberts left an indelible mark on the art world with his stunning depictions of historical sites and landscapes. One such masterpiece is "El Deir Petra, " painted in 1839. Roberts captures the grandeur of this ancient city carved into rose-red cliffs, transporting us to a bygone era filled with mystery and wonder. Another gem from his collection is "Fountain of the Virgin, Nazareth. " Painted during the same year, it showcases a serene scene where locals gather around this sacred water source, offering insight into daily life during that period. In "Caiaphas Looking Towards Mount Carmel, " we witness an intriguing moment frozen in time. This painting from 1839 portrays Caiaphas, high priest during Jesus' trial, gazing towards Mount Carmel—an image brimming with symbolism and religious significance. Roberts also takes us deep underground with his depiction of the "Entrance to the Tombs of Kings. " The intricate details bring these burial chambers to life while reminding us of Jerusalem's rich history dating back centuries. Moving beyond biblical scenes, Roberts delves into social commentary with "The Monks of Menilmontant or The Saint-Simonien Capacities. " Created between 1820-30 as a colored engraving, it offers a glimpse into French society at that time—a fascinating departure from his usual subject matter. Venturing further eastward brings us face-to-face with colossal limestone statues—depicting Ramses II—in all their glory. These giant figures stand tall against Egypt's timeless backdrop—a testament to both human craftsmanship and ancient civilization's might.