One of Two Colossal Statues of Rameses II. Entrance to the Temple of Luxor
London: F.G. Moon.
View. Tinted lithograph with hand coloring. Image including text measures 13.75" x 19.25", sheet measures 16 5/8" x 23.75".
Exquisitely colored view from David Roberts' "Views in the Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt and Nubia" depicting one of two sitting statues placed before the grand propylon of the Temple of Luxor. Includes accompanying text sheet.
Born in Scotland, Roberts (1796-1864) gained renown as a landscape artist from documenting his extensive travels through Spain and the Near and Middle East. His most well known work, "Views in the Holy Land...Egypt and Nubia" illustrates Roberts' trip in 1838-39. The subsequent publication was issued in 41 parts between 1842 and 1849. This magnificent set was a collaborative project between Roberts and the skilled printer Louis Haghe (1806-1885) and is recognized as one of the most important lithographic works of the 19th century.
Illustrator: Louis Haghe
Binding: Unbound
Language: English
Price: $600.00
Item #306711