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David Roberts Petra

Petra, The Upper or Eastern Valley: 19th C. Hand-colored Roberts Lithograph
Petra, The Upper or Eastern Valley: 19th C. Hand-colored Roberts Lithograph

Petra, The Upper or Eastern Valley: 19th C. Hand-colored Roberts Lithograph

By David Roberts

Located in Alamo, CA

This is a framed original 19th century hand-colored lithograph entitled "Petra, Shewing the Upper or Eastern End of the Valley" by David Roberts, from his Egypt, The Holy Land and Nu...

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Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

The Theatre, Petra

The Theatre, Petra

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

First Edition and Subscription Edition lithographs available Full plate: 98 Presented in a acid free mount

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19th Century Victorian Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

The Arch Across The Ravine, Petra

The Arch Across The Ravine, Petra

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA The Arch Across The Ravine, Petra 1796 - 1864 First Edition lithograph Half plate: 95 Presented in a acid free mount

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1840s Realist Landscape Prints

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Laid Paper, Lithograph

Remains of the Triumphal Arch, Petra

Remains of the Triumphal Arch, Petra

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

David Roberts RA Remains of the Triumphal Arch, Petra 1796 - 1864 Subscription and First Edition lithographs Full plate: 100 Presented in a acid free mount

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19th Century Victorian Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Lower Portion of El Khasne, Petra

Lower Portion of El Khasne, Petra

By David Roberts

Located in London, GB

First edition lithograph in stock Full plate: 94 Presented in a acid free mount

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19th Century Victorian Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

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Site of Petra
Site of Petra

David RobertsSite of Petra, 1842

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H 15.5 in W 20.75 in

Site of Petra

By David Roberts

Located in New York, NY

Original hand-colored lithograph by David Roberts (1796 – 1864) published by F.G. Moon, 1842.

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1840s Realist Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

The Ravine (Petra 1834)
The Ravine (Petra 1834)

David RobertsThe Ravine (Petra 1834), 1844

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H 21.25 in W 13.5 in

The Ravine (Petra 1834)

By David Roberts

Located in New York, NY

The Romans arrived in 63 B.C., signaling a era of massive expansion and grandiose construction, like the theater that sat more than 6,000 spectators, as well as some of the facades. ...

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1840s Realist Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

The Acropolis, Lower End of the Valley  (of Petra)
The Acropolis, Lower End of the Valley  (of Petra)

The Acropolis, Lower End of the Valley (of Petra)

By David Roberts

Located in New York, NY

Original lithograph showing the Lower End of the Valley and the Acropolis if Petra by David Roberts (1796-1864) and the lithographer Louis Haghe, (1806-1885).

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1840s Romantic Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Petra Shewing the Upper or Eastern End of the Valley.
Petra Shewing the Upper or Eastern End of the Valley.

Petra Shewing the Upper or Eastern End of the Valley.

By David Roberts

Located in New York, NY

Original hand-colored lithograph by David Roberts (1796 – 1864) published by F.G. Moon, 1842.

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1840s Realist Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Five Framed Views of Egypt & Petra: Original 19th C. Lithographs by D. Roberts
Five Framed Views of Egypt & Petra: Original 19th C. Lithographs by D. Roberts

Five Framed Views of Egypt & Petra: Original 19th C. Lithographs by D. Roberts

By David Roberts

Located in Alamo, CA

This is a set of five framed original 19th century duo-tone lithographs by David Roberts, from his Egypt, The Holy Land and Nubia volumes of the quarto edition, published in London b...

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Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

El Khasne, Petra, Jordan: A 19th Century Lithograph by David Roberts
El Khasne, Petra, Jordan: A 19th Century Lithograph by David Roberts

El Khasne, Petra, Jordan: A 19th Century Lithograph by David Roberts

By David Roberts

Located in Alamo, CA

This is an original 19th century duo-tone lithograph entitled "El Khasne, Petra" by David Roberts, from his Egypt, The Holy Land and Nubia volumes of the quarto edition, published in...

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Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

El Deir, Petra
El Deir, Petra

David RobertsEl Deir, Petra, 1842

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H 15 in W 20.25 in

El Deir, Petra

By David Roberts

Located in New York, NY

This lithograph is by the 19th Century British artist David Roberts. It shows El Deir ("The Monastery") in the ancient Jordanian city of Petra.

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19th Century Realist Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Petra Shewing the Upper or Eastern End of the Valley
Petra Shewing the Upper or Eastern End of the Valley

Petra Shewing the Upper or Eastern End of the Valley

By David Roberts

Located in New York, NY

Original hand-colored lithograph by David Roberts (1796 – 1864) published by F.G. Moon, 1842.

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1840s Realist Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

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Located in Alamo, CA

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David Roberts was born outside of Edinburgh, Scotland. At age 10 he became a house painter’s apprentice. He continued painting houses and, eventually, theater scenes in Edinburgh and then in London. Roberts’ friend, J.M.W. Turner, recognized his artistic talent and encouraged him to become a full-time artist.

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