Portico of the Temple of Isis at Philae - David Roberts
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A colour lithograph by David Roberts depicting the Temple of Isis at Philae, capturing the monumentality of the ancient Egyptian architecture with meticulous detail and warm light.
David Roberts, a Scottish painter and printmaker, is celebrated for his detailed architectural depictions and travel scenes. He journeyed extensively throughout Europe and the Middle East, documenting historical sites and cultures with precision. His work, often produced as lithographs, brought distant lands to audiences in Britain and beyond. Roberts was elected to the Royal Academy in 1841. His prints are valued for their documentary accuracy and artistic skill. 'Portico of the Temple of Isis at Philae' exemplifies Roberts's talent for capturing the grandeur of ancient architecture. The print shows the colonnaded hall of the Temple of Isis, with its massive columns adorned with hieroglyphics and elaborate capitals. The scene is bathed in warm light, which accentuates the texture of the stone and the details of the carvings. Figures in the foreground provide a sense of scale, emphasising the monumentality of the temple. The colour lithograph medium allows for a nuanced rendering of the architectural details and atmospheric effects.
Portico of the Temple of Isis at Philae - David Roberts
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12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified 200gsm fine art paper, with lifetime fade resistance.
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Delighted with this print! The colours are extremely vibrant, the imagine crystal clear and beautifully displayed in an attractive frame. Delivery was prompt and securely packaged. Highly recommended and will be using again!
So pleased with my print and the frame it’s housed in. Fantastic quality and really adds character to the room. Communication was great and it was delivered quicker than estimated. Overall I’m extremely pleased and will recommend to friends. I’m already eying up my next purchase!
Beautiful print, great quality and love it with the white frame. Delivery was really fast. I've had loads of compliments from visitors as I've hung it in my hallway as the first thing you see when you enter the house. Couldn't be happier.
David Roberts
a house painter's apprentice who shaved his sideburns to sketch inside mosques, then sold 247 lithographs of the Holy Land to subscribers led by Queen Victoria
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