David Roberts (1796 - 1864) was a Scottish painter. Roberts started work as a house painter. He then became a successful painter of theatre scenery. After this, he turned to fine art.
He specialized in architectural and landscape subjects. His high reputation was well established by the time he arrived in Egypt and the Holy Land in 1838.
His work," The Holy Land" is one of the greatest sets of travel illustrations ever created. It had over 200 views of scenery, people and places. His lithographs have inspired many to visit the sites he portrayed so evocatively.
Here are some of his lithographs for you to choose from. They are genuine antiques.
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28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)Abu Simbel temples are two massive rock temples dedicated to Pharoah Rameses and Queen Nefratiti. The complex is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the Nubian Monuments.This antique lithograph was made in 1855 and is from "The Holy Land" by David Roberts...
US$95.00
28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)This antique lithograph was made in 1855 and is from "The Holy Land" by David Roberts. It was lithographed by Day & Son in England. The Holy Land is probably the greatest travel work ever produced. In 1838, Roberts traveled through the region, drawing over 200 vie..
US$90.00
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28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)Collosal Statues of MemnonThis antique lithograph was made in 1855 and is from "The Holy Land" by David Roberts. It was lithographed by Day & Son in England. The Holy Land is probably the greatest travel work ever produced. In 1838, Roberts traveled through the region..
US$125.00
28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)This antique lithograph was made in 1855 and is from "The Holy Land" by David Roberts. It was lithographed by Day & Son in England. The Holy Land is probably the greatest travel work ever produced. In 1838, Roberts traveled through the region, drawing over 200 vie..
US$90.00
28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)This antique lithograph was made in 1855 and is from "The Holy Land" by David Roberts. It was lithographed by Day & Son in England. The Holy Land is probably the greatest travel work ever produced. In 1838, Roberts traveled through the region, drawing over 200 vie..
US$90.00
28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)The colossal statue of Ramesses the Great buried up to its chest in sand and Nile silt.This antique lithograph was made in 1855 and is from "The Holy Land" by David Roberts. It was lithographed by Day & Son in England. The Holy Land is probably the greatest travel wor..
US$70.00
28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)This antique lithograph was made in 1855 and is from "The Holy Land" by David Roberts. It was lithographed by Day & Son in England. The Holy Land is probably the greatest travel work ever produced. In 1838, Roberts traveled through the region, drawing over 200 views o..
US$40.00
28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)Twin statues of the pharaoh flank the approach to the temple. The causeway is lined with sphinxes, leading towards the colossal entrance gateway of the temple.This antique lithograph was made in 1855 and is from "The Holy Land" by David Roberts. It was lithographed by..
US$20.00
28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)This antique lithograph was made in 1855 and is from "The Holy Land" by David Roberts. It was lithographed by Day & Son in England. The Holy Land is probably the greatest travel work ever produced. In 1838, Roberts traveled through the region, drawing over 200 vie..
US$40.00
28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)This antique lithograph was made in 1855 and is from "The Holy Land" by David Roberts. It was lithographed by Day & Son in England. The Holy Land is probably the greatest travel work ever produced. In 1838, Roberts traveled through the region, drawing over 200 views o..
US$40.00
28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)This antique lithograph was made in 1855 and is from "The Holy Land" by David Roberts. It was lithographed by Day & Son in England. The Holy Land is probably the greatest travel work ever produced. In 1838, Roberts traveled through the region, drawing over 200 vie..
US$90.00
28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)This antique lithograph was made in 1855 and is from "The Holy Land" by David Roberts. It was lithographed by Day & Son in England. The Holy Land is probably the greatest travel work ever produced. In 1838, Roberts traveled through the region, drawing over 200 views o..
US$20.00
28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)Roman triumphal column in AlexandriaThis antique lithograph was made in 1855 and is from "The Holy Land" by David Roberts. It was lithographed by Day & Son in England. The Holy Land is probably the greatest travel work ever produced. In 1838, Roberts traveled through ..
US$70.00
28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)This antique lithograph was made in 1855 and is from "The Holy Land" by David Roberts. It was lithographed by Day & Son in England. The Holy Land is probably the greatest travel work ever produced. In 1838, Roberts traveled through the region, drawing over 200 views o..
US$70.00
28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)A general view of the city of Asyut, EgyptThis antique lithograph was made in 1855 and is from "The Holy Land" by David Roberts. It was lithographed by Day & Son in England. The Holy Land is probably the greatest travel work ever produced. In 1838, Roberts traveled th..
US$20.00
28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)The temple was built during the Roman era, possibly by the emperor Trajan, and was likely dedicated to the goddess Hathor. The temple, like many other Nubian monuments, was moved in the 1960s to save it from the rising waters of the Aswan Dam, and rebuilt at the site ..
US$40.00
28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)This antique lithograph was made in 1855 and is from "The Holy Land" by David Roberts. It was lithographed by Day & Son in England. The Holy Land is probably the greatest travel work ever produced. In 1838, Roberts traveled through the region, drawing over 200 views o..
US$25.00
28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)This antique lithograph was made in 1855 and is from "The Holy Land" by David Roberts. It was lithographed by Day & Son in England. The Holy Land is probably the greatest travel work ever produced. In 1838, Roberts traveled through the region, drawing over 200 views o..
US$40.00
28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)This antique lithograph was made in 1855 and is from "The Holy Land" by David Roberts. It was lithographed by Day & Son in England. The Holy Land is probably the greatest travel work ever produced. In 1838, Roberts traveled through the region, drawing over 200 views o..
US$25.00
28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)This antique lithograph was made in 1855 and is from "The Holy Land" by David Roberts. It was lithographed by Day & Son in England. The Holy Land is probably the greatest travel work ever produced. In 1838, Roberts traveled through the region, drawing over 200 views o..
US$25.00
28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)This antique lithograph was made in 1855 and is from "The Holy Land" by David Roberts. It was lithographed by Day & Son in England. The Holy Land is probably the greatest travel work ever produced. In 1838, Roberts traveled through the region, drawing over 200 views o..
US$40.00
28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)This antique lithograph was made in 1855 and is from "The Holy Land" by David Roberts. It was lithographed by Day & Son in England. The Holy Land is probably the greatest travel work ever produced. In 1838, Roberts traveled through the region, drawing over 200 views o..
US$25.00
28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)This antique lithograph was made in 1855 and is from "The Holy Land" by David Roberts. It was lithographed by Day & Son in England. The Holy Land is probably the greatest travel work ever produced. In 1838, Roberts traveled through the region, drawing over 200 views o..
US$25.00
28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)The designs represent Ergamun, and Ethiopian king, presenting offerings to the deities of the templeThis antique lithograph was made in 1855 and is from "The Holy Land" by David Roberts. It was lithographed by Day & Son in England. The Holy Land is probably the greate..
US$20.00
28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)The temple was built during the Augustan era as part of the Roman military settlement of Taphis. Following the building of the Aswan Dam and the flooding of the region, the temple was transported to the Rijksmuseum in Leiden.This antique lithograph was made in 1855 an..
US$20.00
28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)Wadi es-Sebua was the site of two ancient Egyptian temples, one built by Amenhotep III and restored by Ramesses the Great, and a larger temple built by Ramesses himself.This antique lithograph was made in 1855 and is from "The Holy Land" by David Roberts. It was litho..
US$20.00
28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)This antique lithograph was made in 1855 and is from "The Holy Land" by David Roberts. It was lithographed by Day & Son in England. The Holy Land is probably the greatest travel work ever produced. In 1838, Roberts traveled through the region, drawing over 200 views o..
US$25.00
28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)This antique lithograph was made in 1855 and is from "The Holy Land" by David Roberts. It was lithographed by Day & Son in England. The Holy Land is probably the greatest travel work ever produced. In 1838, Roberts traveled through the region, drawing over 200 views o..
US$40.00
28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)This antique lithograph was made in 1855 and is from "The Holy Land" by David Roberts. It was lithographed by Day & Son in England. The Holy Land is probably the greatest travel work ever produced. In 1838, Roberts traveled through the region, drawing over 200 views o..
US$25.00
31.5 x 24cm (12.3 x 9.5 inches).Faint foxing in top marginThis antique lithograph was made in 1879 and is from "The Holy Land" by David Roberts and was printed Cassell and Company in England. The Holy Land is probably the greatest travel work ever produced. In 1838, Roberts traveled through the regi..
US$50.00