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)The temple was originally built around 30 BC during the early Roman era. The temple was a tribute to Mandulis (Merul), a Lower Nubian sun god.This antique lithograph was made in 1855 and is from "The Holy Land" by David Roberts. It was lithographed by Day & Son in Eng..
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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 v..
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28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)All the columns are covered in hieroglyphicsThis 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 ..
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28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)The temple complex was constructed during the Ptolemaic era to serve the important Greco-Roman cult city of Apollonopolis Magna.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..
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31.5 x 24cm (12.3 x 9.5 inches).PetraThis 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 region, drawing over 200 ..
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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 v..
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31.5 x 24cm (12.3 x 9.5 inches).A few faint foxing marks in 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 ..
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28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)The temple complex was constructed during the Ptolemaic era to serve the important Greco-Roman cult city of Apollonopolis Magna. 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 Hol..
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28.5 x 20 cm (11.2 x 7.7 inches)Sculpture, carved decorations and painted ceilings in the porticoThis 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 18..
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