ROBERTS, David Tombs of the Khalifs, Cairo ROBERTS, David. Original lithograph plate, Tombs of the Khalifs, Cairo. No place, circa 1848. Hand-colored on onionskin, measuring 9-5/8 by 13-1/2 inches, on original mount, handsomely matted. Entire piece measures 17 by 24 inches. $3000. Beautiful original hand-colored lithograph of the Tombs of the Khalifs, Cairo (with Egyptians in colorful costumes), from the superb large format first issue of Roberts' landmark work, Egypt and Nubia. Famed lithographer Louis Haghe produced splendid lithographs (including this print) of drawings Roberts made during his 1838-9 journey to Egypt, which were received with widespread enthusiasm when they appeared in 1846-9. "Among all the artists working in Egypt... [Roberts] stands head and shoulders above the rest, both for the number of sites and monuments he recorded and for his interesting presentation" (Clayton, 6). "Haghe's skillful and delicate lithography, and his faithful interpretation of Roberts' draughtsmanship and dramatic sense, combine in what are undoubtedly remarkable examples of... lithographic works. Particularly in the Egypt and Nubia section, one feels that the colossal subjects and broad vistas were ideally suited to Roberts' talent" (Abbey, 341). Only the first issue is hand-colored on onionskin and mounted on heavier card. Print in fine condition. Exceptional hand-colored lithograph from the most famous and desirable work on Egypt. Price: USD 3,000.00 other currencies   order no. 6804    inquire

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