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Temple of Amun Entrance, Thebes, Egypt: Original 19th C. Lithograph by Roberts

1848

$1,675
£1,252.47
€1,462.82
CA$2,353.37
A$2,383.51
CHF 1,369.21
MX$28,903.12
NOK 15,882.62
SEK 16,166.68
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This is an original 19th century duotone lithograph entitled "Entrance to the Temple of Amun, Thebes" by David Roberts, from his Egypt and Nubia volumes of the large folio edition, published in London by F. G. Moon in 1849. The lithographs were prepared by Louis Haghe (1806-1885) from drawings and paintings by Roberts. The resultant large folio editions of 'The Holy Land' and 'Egypt & Nubia' are considered the greatest lithographically illustrated works issued in the 19th century. In this lithograph, Roberts depicts a group of Egyptian men, women and children sitting at the stone entrance to the Temple of Amun in Thebes, Egypt, now modern day Karnak. This may represent a family or a local leader and his retinue. The man in the center has a hookah pipe and one of the women has a water vessel on her head. A man gives information to the leader. A view of the landscape is seen in the background through an opening in the stone. Karnak was the principal religious center of New Kingdom Egypt. The Temple of Amun served as the earthly home of Amun-Ra, king of the gods. It functioned as the focal point of major festivals, especially the Opet Festival, linking Karnak with Luxor Temple. The temple represented divine kingship and the intimate bond between pharaoh and god. The entrance pylon symbolized the horizon (akhet), the meeting point of earth and sky, marking the transition from the human world to sacred space. This duotone lithograph is printed on a sheet with wide margins. Overall the sheet measures 16.75" high and 23.88" wide. The print is signed in plate in the lower right and titled in the lower left. There is a faint horizontal crease in the upper margin which would not be visible behind a mat at framing. The print is otherwise in excellent condition. The drawings and watercolors from Roberts' tour of the Holy Land and Egypt were collated together into folios and released over a seven year period by the publisher F.G. Moon from 20 Threadneedle Street London. This lithograph is from the Royal Subscription Edition (1842-1849) with only 500 copies produced per depiction. Louis Haghe (the Belgian engraver and friend of Roberts) worked on all of the lithographs for this series. Artist: David Roberts (1796-1864) 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. His friend, J. M. W. Turner, recognized his artistic talent and encouraged him to become a full-time artist. In 1838 and 1839 he traveled to Egypt and then in 1840, through the Holy Land, concluding in Jerusalem. He created drawings depicting the sites and architecture that he observed during his travels. Roberts’s compositions typically include architectural elements as well as people, usually locals in their native dress, but occasionally European travelers, to impart a sense of scale perspective and realistic atmosphere of people in conversation, relaxation, etc. Upon his return to England, F. G. Moon agreed to publish lithographs created by Louis Haghe from Robert’s sketches and watercolors. This publication was highly acclaimed and very popular for its esthetic quality, its historical and topographical accuracy, and Robert’s dramatic depiction of his scenes. Queen Victoria and Charles Dickens were among the subscribers who collected his works. Robert’s and Haghe’s duotone lithographs, often colored, remain extremely sought-after today and have been rising steadily in value.
  • Creator:
    David Roberts (1796-1864, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1848
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)Width: 23.88 in (60.66 cm)
  • Medium:
    Lithograph
  • Movement & Style:
    Realist
  • Period:
    1840-1849
  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Alamo, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: # 53681stDibs: LU1173217646162

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