David Roberts Collection

The Hypaethral Temple at Philae, called the Bed of Pharaoh, Egypt, 1849. From Egypt and Nubia, Vol 2, by David Roberts

Interior of the Temple at Esna, Upper Egypt, 1838. Artist: David Roberts
Interior of the Temple at Esna, Upper Egypt, 1838. A plate from Egypt and Nubia, engraved by Louis Haghe. Found in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Simoom in the Desert, Great Sphinx and Pyramid, Egypt, Victorian 19th Century
Vintage illustration of Simoom in the Desert, Great Sphinx and Pyramid, Egypt, Victorian 19th Century by David Roberts. Simoom is a strong, dry, dust-laden wind

The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
The Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, 19th century. The Sphinx is located on the Giza Plateau with the three pyramids of Khufu (Cheops), Khafre (Chephren) and Menkaura (Men-kaur-re)

Ruins of the Temple of Kom Ombo, Egypt, c1845. Artist: David Roberts
Ruins of the Temple of Kom Ombo, Egypt, c1845. From Egypt and Nubia, Vol 1, by David Roberts

Fragments of the Great Colossi, at the Memnonium, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Fragments of the Great Colossi, at the Memnonium, 19th century. Found in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Grand Entrance to the Temple of Luxor, 19th century. Artist: David Roberts
Grand Entrance to the Temple of Luxor, 19th century. From Egypt and Nubia, Volume 1

Giant limestone statues of Rameses II, Temple of Rameses, Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1836. Artist: David Roberts
Giant limestone statues of Rameses II, Temple of Rameses, Abu Simbel, Egypt, 1836. The reign of the Ancient Egyptian pharaoh Rameses II (ruled 1279-1213 BC)

The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, c19th century. Artist: David Roberts
The Great Temple of Abu Simbel, Nubia, 19th century. A plate from Egypt and Nubia, Volume 1. Found in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Egypt, entrance to Temple of Luxor, engraving based on drawing by David Roberts
Egypt, 19th century. Entrance to the Temple of Luxor. Engraving based on a drawing by David Roberts (1796-1864), from " Egypt and Nubia", 1846-1850

Egypt, ruins of Luxor from River Nile, engraving based on drawing by David Roberts
Egypt, 19th century. View of the ruins of Luxor from the river Nile. Engraving based on a drawing by David Roberts (1796-1864), from " Egypt and Nubia", 1846-1850

Grand Portico of the Temple of Philae - Nubia, 1842-1849 (tinted lithograph)
985994 Grand Portico of the Temple of Philae - Nubia, 1842-1849 (tinted lithograph) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); 62.5x45 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Ascent Lower Range Sinai 1839 David Roberts British
Ascent of the Lower Range of Sinai, 1839. David Roberts (British, 1796-1864). Color lithograph

El Deir Petra, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
El Deir Petra, 1839

Gate of the Vivarrambla, Granada, 1830s, (1930). Creator: David Roberts
Gate of the Vivarrambla, Granada, 1830s, (1930). Arc (or Gate) of the Ears, also known as the Bib-Arrambla Gate, in Granada, Andalusia, Spain

Fountain of the Virgin, Nazareth, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
Fountain of the Virgin, Nazareth, 1839

Caiaphas Looking Towards Mount Carmel, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
Caiaphas Looking Towards Mount Carmel, 1839

Entrance to the Tombs of the Kings, Jerusalem, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
Entrance to the Tombs of the Kings, Jerusalem, 1839

The Pool of Bethesda (print)
5323171 The Pool of Bethesda (print) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: After a work by Scottish artist David Roberts, 1796-1864 and Belgian lithographer Louis Haghe, 1806-1885.).

The Greek Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre (print)
5323167 The Greek Chapel of the Holy Sepulchre (print) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: After a work by Scottish artist David Roberts, 1796-1864 and Belgian lithographer Louis Haghe)

David Roberts: Scottish painter
5668972 David Roberts: Scottish painter; (add.info.: David Roberts (1796-1864): Scottish painter best remembered for a set of sketches of the Middle East made whilst traveling between 1838-40

The birthplace of David Roberts, Edinburgh, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The birthplace of David Roberts, Edinburgh, 1864. Engraving of a sketch by Mr. E. W. Cooke, R.A. 'The house is still in the state in which it was in 1859...It is situated in Church-lane

"The Grand Altar of the Cathedral of Seville" - painted by David Roberts, R.A. 1857. Creator: Unknown
"The Grand Altar of the Cathedral of Seville" - painted by David Roberts, R.A. 1857. Engraving of a painting showing the magnificent Gothic Retablo...[which] is divided into forty-four

Houses in Dieppe, 1806-1864. Creator: David Roberts
Houses in Dieppe, 1806-1864

Attic room, furnished as a studio, 1830-1839. Creator: David Roberts
Attic room, furnished as a studio, 1830-1839. Painter's studio with armour, shield, sword, helmet

Allegorical Picture, by Absolon and Fenton, painted for the Inauguration Dinner...Nov. 9, 1854. Creator: A. J. Mason
Allegorical Picture...painted for the Inauguration Dinner of the Lord Mayor, in Guildhall, Nov. 9, 1854. Patriotic tableau in the Great Banqueting-hall to mark the term of Sir Francis Graham Moon as

Constantinople, n.d. Creator: David Roberts
Constantinople, n.d

Dole, France, n.d. Creator: David Roberts
Dole, France, n.d

The Dead Sea, 19th century. Artist: W Miller
The Dead Sea, 19th century. View of the salt lake in the Jordan Rift Valley

Jerusalem, 1839. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
Jerusalem, 1839

Descent into the Plain of Granada, 1834. Creator: David Roberts (British, 1796-1864)
Descent into the Plain of Granada, 1834. Later celebrated for his topographical landscapes of the Middle East, Robertss first extended trip abroad was in 1832 when he traveled through France to Spain

The Temple, Karnak, 1838 (w/c & pencil on paper)
MAN430863 The Temple, Karnak, 1838 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); Manchester Art Gallery, UK

St. Pierre, Caen, 1830 (w/c on paper)
MAN329188 St. Pierre, Caen, 1830 (w/c on paper) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

The High Altar of the Church of SS. Giovanni e Paolo, Venice (w/c on paper)
MAN329187 The High Altar of the Church of SS. Giovanni e Paolo, Venice (w/c on paper) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

The Court of Myrtles, Alhambra (or Hall of Myrtles, Alhambra) 1833 (pencil & w/c on paper)
MAN276853 The Court of Myrtles, Alhambra (or Hall of Myrtles, Alhambra) 1833 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); 22.9x29.8 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

The Temple of Dendour, Nubia (Dendorack, Upper Egypt), 1840 / 50. Creator: Possibly after David Roberts
The Temple of Dendour, Nubia (Dendorack, Upper Egypt), 1840/50

El Kasne (Treasury), Petra, March 1839, 1842-1849 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986405 El Kasne (Treasury), Petra, March 1839, 1842-1849 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Roberts, David (1796-1864) (after); 60.5x43.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: El Kasne (Treasury), Petra

An Old Moorish Gateway, Granada, 1883 (pencil and watercolour with white heightening)
652044 An Old Moorish Gateway, Granada, 1883 (pencil and watercolour with white heightening) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); 25x17.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Old Moorish Gateway)

The painter David Roberts, RSA (b / w photo)
5220356 The painter David Roberts, RSA (b/w photo) by Hill, David Octavius (1802-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The painter David Roberts, RSA)

Portrait of David Roberts, R. A. pub. 1844 (calotype photographic print)
1144573 Portrait of David Roberts, R.A. pub. 1844 (calotype photographic print) by Hill, David Octavius (1802-70); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jerusalem (looking South), 1860 (oil on canvas)
828484 Jerusalem (looking South), 1860 (oil on canvas) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); 122.5x183.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jerusalem (looking South). David Roberts (1796-1864)

Ruins of the Temple of the Sun at Baalbec, 1861 (oil on canvas)
824438 Ruins of the Temple of the Sun at Baalbec, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); 150x240 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruins of the Temple of the Sun at Baalbec)

The Ruins of the Smaller Temple at Baalbeck, (oil on canvas)
658851 The Ruins of the Smaller Temple at Baalbeck, (oil on canvas) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); 61.6x121.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ruins of the Smaller Temple at Baalbeck)

Jerusalem from the Road leading to Bethany, (pencil and watercolour)
824088 Jerusalem from the Road leading to Bethany, (pencil and watercolour) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); 32.4x47.6. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jerusalem from the Road leading to Bethany)

The House where David Roberts was born (engraving)
5203247 The House where David Roberts was born (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The House where David Roberts was born)

The Birthplace of David Roberts, Edinburgh (engraving)
1613413 The Birthplace of David Roberts, Edinburgh (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Birthplace of David Roberts, Edinburgh)

The Gate of the Viva Rambla, Granada, 1834 (pencil and watercolour heightened with
651905 The Gate of the Viva Rambla, Granada, 1834 (pencil and watercolour heightened with touches of bodycolour) by Roberts

Fragments of the Great Colossi at the Memnonium, Thebes, 1838 (pencil and watercolour)
824089 Fragments of the Great Colossi at the Memnonium, Thebes, 1838 (pencil and watercolour) by Roberts, David (1796-1864); 34x49.5

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David Roberts, a British artist born in 1796, was renowned for his breathtaking depictions of architectural wonders and landscapes from around the world. His artistic talent and keen eye for detail allowed him to capture the essence of each location he visited. One of his notable works is the "Grand Portico of the Temple of Philae - Nubia, " a tinted lithograph created between 1842-1849. In this piece, Roberts skillfully portrays the grandeur and intricate design of this ancient temple, transporting viewers back in time to experience its majesty. Another masterpiece by Roberts is "El Deir Petra" from 1839. This painting showcases the famous rock-cut architecture found in Petra, Jordan. With meticulous brushstrokes and vibrant colors, he brings to life the awe-inspiring beauty hidden within these ancient structures. In "Fountain of the Virgin, Nazareth, " also painted in 1839, Roberts captures a serene moment amidst bustling streets. The fountain becomes a focal point as locals gather around it, providing insight into daily life during that era. Roberts' work extends beyond religious sites; he also explores natural wonders such as "The Dead Sea. " Through W Miller's artistry depicting this iconic body of water during the 19th century, we can almost feel its unique buoyancy and witness its captivating landscape firsthand. His attention to detail is evident even in smaller-scale pieces like "St. Pierre Caen" or "The High Altar of Church SS Giovanni e Paolo Venice. " These watercolor paintings showcase his ability to convey both architectural precision and atmospheric ambiance with delicate strokes on paper. Among his many travels was Jerusalem in 1839 where he captured various scenes including Caiaphas looking towards Mount Carmel or an entrance to Tombs of Kings Jerusalem. Each artwork tells a story through their composition and use of color – transporting us back centuries ago while preserving history for future generations.