{"product_id":"wells-of-moses-wilderness-of-tyh-david-roberts","title":"Wells of Moses, Wilderness of Tyh - David Roberts","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed lithograph by David Roberts depicting a caravan resting at the Wells of Moses in the Wilderness of Tyh, captured during his 1839 travels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph depicts the Wells of Moses, located in the Wilderness of Tyh, as observed by David Roberts during his extensive travels through the Near East in 1839. Roberts, a Scottish painter, gained recognition for his detailed documentation of architectural and geographical sites across Egypt, the Holy Land, and Syria. His work provided nineteenth-century European audiences with a visual record of regions that were then largely inaccessible to the general public.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition captures a quiet moment of respite for a caravan. In the foreground, figures in traditional attire rest upon a rug, while camels and their handlers gather near the water source. The mid-ground features a small pool surrounded by sparse vegetation, including palm trees, which contrast with the arid, undulating terrain. In the distance, the hazy outlines of mountains meet the horizon, suggesting the vast scale of the desert environment. Roberts utilised a delicate application of tone to render the soft light and atmospheric conditions of the region, characteristic of his approach to topographical drawing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print is part of the broader collection published as 'The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, and Nubia'. The lithographic process, executed by Louis Haghe, successfully translated Roberts' original watercolour sketches into a medium suitable for wider distribution. The work reflects the period's fascination with biblical geography and the documentation of distant cultures. By focusing on the daily activities of the travellers, Roberts provides a sense of human scale within the expansive desert setting. The print remains a valuable record of the mid-nineteenth-century perception of the Middle East, demonstrating the technical precision and observational skill that defined Roberts' career as a travel artist.\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\/ruins-of-maharraka-nubia-louis-haghe\" 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;\"\u003eRuins of Maharraka, Nubia - Louis Haghe — Louis Haghe\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" 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;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\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":58570218897743,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58570276766031,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58570276798799,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58570276831567,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58570276864335,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58570276897103,"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":58570276929871,"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":58570276962639,"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":58570276995407,"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":58570277028175,"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":58570277060943,"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":58570277093711,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Wells-of-Moses-Wilderness-of-Tyh_Poster_CompositorV1_1787740867984.jpg?v=1787742523","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/wells-of-moses-wilderness-of-tyh-david-roberts","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}