| David Roberts was born is Scotland in 1796. After moving to London,
he achieved a respectable reputation as an artist prior to 1838
when he traveled to Egypt and the Holy Land
to paint the monuments, architecture and people. Upon his return to
England, his works were published (in conjunction with the lithographer
Louis Haghe) in a six volume set, in which all 248 lithographs were
hand colored. The first three volumes depicted Egypt and Nubia; the
second three, the Holy Land. The set, which was sold by subscription,
was an immediate success. Roberts was admitted to the Royal Academy
and he continued to travel and paint until his death in 1864.
After more than 150 years his paintings are still the most beloved
and popular illustrations of Egypt and are highly sought after
by collectors. |
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