{"product_id":"mount-tabor-from-the-plain-of-esdraelon-david-roberts","title":"Mount Tabor from the Plain of Esdraelon - David Roberts","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed topographical lithograph by David Roberts, capturing the expansive Plain of Esdraelon and Mount Tabor with figures in the foreground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Roberts, a Scottish painter known for his meticulous documentation of Near Eastern architecture and geography, produced this work following his extensive travels in 1839. The image depicts Mount Tabor rising from the Plain of Esdraelon, a site of significant historical and biblical association. Roberts captures the vast, arid expanse of the plain, drawing the eye toward the rounded silhouette of the mountain, which is partially obscured by a low-hanging band of cloud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the foreground, Roberts introduces a group of figures dressed in traditional attire, providing a sense of scale and human presence against the immense geological backdrop. The composition relies on a clear division between the immediate, detailed activity of the travellers and the distant, atmospheric rendering of the mountain. His technique, often translated into lithography by Louis Haghe for the published volumes of 'The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, and Nubia', maintains a balance between precise draughtsmanship and soft, tonal washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print reflects the nineteenth-century fascination with the topography of the Levant. Roberts avoids overly dramatic embellishment, preferring a measured, observational approach that documents the terrain as he encountered it. The muted palette of ochre, pale blue, and soft grey reflects the natural light of the region, creating a sense of quiet observation. By placing the viewer on the elevated ridge, Roberts invites a panoramic perspective that emphasises the relationship between the nomadic figures and the enduring physical geography of the region. The work remains a primary visual record of the area as it appeared to European travellers during the mid-nineteenth century, offering a window into the intersection of travel, art, and historical documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/uitzicht-op-een-ottomaanse-stad-marius-bauer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eUitzicht op een Ottomaanse stad - Marius Bauer — Marius Bauer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/scutari-john-frederick-lewis\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eScutari - John Frederick Lewis — John Frederick Lewis\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Roberts","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58570597531983,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58570760716623,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58570760749391,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58570760782159,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58570760814927,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58570760847695,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58570760880463,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58570760913231,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58570760945999,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58570760978767,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58570761011535,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58570761044303,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Mount-Tabor-from-the-Plain-of-Esdraelon_Poster_CompositorV1_1787744330954.jpg?v=1787746305","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/mount-tabor-from-the-plain-of-esdraelon-david-roberts","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}