Egypt: Yesterday and Today (Explorers & Artists) (Explorers & Artists S.) - Hardcover

Bourbon, Fabio

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 8854400491 ISBN 13: 9788854400498

Publisher: White Star, 2004

Synopsis

David Roberts was one of the most acclaimed landscape artists of the nineteenth century. In 1838, Roberts set out for Egypt where he made countless sketches of the most remarkable sites and monuments. The superb lithographs taken from his work, often created under challenging conditions, assured him a fame that has lasted to this very day. This admirable volume contains the original, large format plates from the first edition, which were published

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About the Author:

David Roberts (1796-1864) was one of the most acclaimed landscape painters of his time. He made an extended trip to Egypt and the Holy Land in 1838-39, during which he made the series of drawings that brought him lasting fame.

About this edition

• Publisher: White Star
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 8854400491
• ISBN 13: 9788854400498
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 272
• Illustrator: Roberts David