Bidspirit auction | David Roberts - 50 Lithographs

David Roberts - 50 Lithographs from Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, & Nubia - Included in this work: The Chapel of St. Helena Ayun Musa, the Wells of Moses An Ancient Egyptian Temple on Gebel Garabe Ascent to the Summit of Sinai Summit of Mount Sinai The Arch Crossing the Ravine Ancient Watch-Tower Encampment of the Alloeen in Wady Araba Arabs of the Desert Scene of the Quay of Suez Port of Tyre St. Jean d'Acre Conference of Arabs Mount Hor, from the Cliffs Encircling Petra Tomb of Aaron, Summit of Mount Hor Bethany Jenin Sidon, from the North Sarepta Ruins of an Ionic Temple Convent of St. Catherine, Mount Sinai Fortress of Akabah, Arabia Petraea Excavation at the Eastern End of the Valley The Necropolis Shrine of the Nativity Rock of Moses, Wady-El-Leja, Mount Horeb The Pillar of Absalom The Pool of Siloam The Exterior of the Holy Temple The Tomb of Zechariah The Dead Sea The Immersion of the Pilgrims Ruins of the Church of St. John, Sebaste The Shrine of the Annunciation Mount Tabor, from the Plain of Esdraelon Entrance to Nablous Tiberias The Pillar of Absalom The Pool of Siloam The Fountain of Job Port of Tyre St. Jean d'Acre Jaffa Tomb of St. James The Chapel of St. Saba Ashdod The Circular Temple, Baalbec Sidon, from the North The Citadel of Sidon Ruins of an Ionic Temple Description of the work: David Roberts' most famous work, Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, & Nubia , was published by E. G. Moon in London between 1846 and 1849. This work is known for its extremely detailed duotone lithographed plates which depict various scenes of the Holy Land and the Middle East. Roberts journeyed to the Holy Land in 1838 where he spent much time depicting the architecture, costumes, and landscapes that he found there. The culmination of all his efforts, Views in the Holy Land... , is indeed one of the greatest travel works ever completed. George Croly wrote the wonderfully descriptive text, when available, and Louis Haghe turned Roberts' drawings into the magnificent lithographs seen here. David Roberts truly introduced the western world to Egypt and the Middle East through this work. The lithographs were produced from his on-site drawings of temples, landscapes, and historic monuments. He was the first Westerner granted permission to enter many of the sacred mosques or monuments. He completed his sketches over an 11 month journey between 1838 and 1839. “Roberts’ Holy Land has a worldwide reputation; nothing of a similar character has ever been produced that can bear a comparison with it” (Ran, 6) ... “These prints are of excellence unsurpassed in Europe… The firm of Day and Haghe raised lithography to perhaps the highest point it ever attained… [In Roberts’ own words, ] ‘Haghe has not only surpassed himself, but all that has hitherto been done of a similar nature. He has rendered the views in a style clear, simple, and unlabored, with a masterly vigor and boldness which none but a painter like him could have transferred to stone” (Abbey, 340-41). Paper Size: ~ 16 3/4” by 23 1/2”; Image Size Varies Paper Type or Special Features: Duotone Lithograph