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Karnac, 27th November 1838, 1842-1849 (hand-coloured lithograph)
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Karnac, 27th November 1838, 1842-1849 (hand-coloured lithograph)
986404 Karnac, 27th November 1838, 1842-1849 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Roberts, David (1796-1864) (after); 60.5x43.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Karnac, 27th November 1838. From The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt & Nubia.... Engraved by Louis Haghe (1806-1885) after the watercolour by David Roberts (1796-1864). Hand-coloured lithograph. Published in London, 1842-1849. 60.5 x 43.5cm.); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22202034
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1830s 1838 1840s 1842 1849 Architectural Feature Background People Bystander David Roberts Early 19th Century Early Nineteenth Century Hand Colored Hand Coloring Hand Coloured Hand Colouring Hand Tinted Handcolored Holy Land Karnak Lithographic Lithoprint Louis Louis Haghe Mid 19th Century Mid Nineteenth Century November Pillar Prints Roberts Sightseeing Syria Water Color Water Colour 19th Century Painting Artist British British Artist Haghe Handcoloured Karnac
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This hand-coloured lithograph, titled "Karnac, 27th November 1838" transports viewers back to the early nineteenth century in the Middle East. Created by British artist David Roberts and engraved by Louis Haghe, this print is part of a larger collection called "The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt & Nubia". Measuring at an impressive 60.5x43.5 cm, the artwork showcases the architectural wonders of Karnac in Egypt. The scene depicts a bustling outdoor setting with people going about their daily activities against a backdrop of stunning ancient pillars and structures. The meticulous hand-colouring adds depth and vibrancy to every detail captured in this mid-nineteenth-century masterpiece. It beautifully captures the essence of travel during that era when European artists ventured into distant lands seeking inspiration. As we observe this print closely, we are transported to another time and place - witnessing history unfold before our eyes. The presence of bystanders gives us a glimpse into daily life during that period while highlighting the grandeur of Egyptian architecture. David Roberts' attention to detail shines through his watercolour original which was then expertly translated into this lithographic print. This artwork serves as both a visual feast for art enthusiasts and an invaluable historical document capturing a moment frozen in time. Whether you appreciate its artistic merit or marvel at its historical significance, "Karnac, 27th November 1838" offers viewers an opportunity to immerse themselves in the beauty and wonderment of nineteenth-century Egypt through the lens of one talented British artist's perspective.
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