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David Roberts the Approach of the Simoon– Desert of Geezah
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David Roberts the Approach of the Simoon– Desert of Geezah

19th century
For Sale by Darnley Fine Art
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First edition lithograph in stock

Full plate: 240

Presented in a acid free mount

The most sought after plate of the series.

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Darnley Fine Art has dated this David Roberts Sphinx Lithograph to the Victorian era.

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Description
First edition lithograph in stock

Full plate: 240

Presented in a acid free mount

The most sought after plate of the series.

Date of Manufacture

Darnley Fine Art has dated this David Roberts Sphinx Lithograph to the Victorian era.

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A nineteenth-century lithograph depicting the Great Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza under a dramatic sandstorm sky with travellers and camels in the foreground.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century lithograph depicting the Great Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza under a dramatic sandstorm sky with travellers and camels in the foreground.

David Roberts the Approach of the Simoon– Desert of Geezah

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A nineteenth-century lithograph depicting the Great Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza under a dramatic sandstorm sky with travellers and camels in the foreground.
David Roberts The Approach of the Simoon– Desert of Geezah
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A nineteenth-century lithograph depicting the Great Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza under a dramatic sandstorm sky with travellers and camels in the foreground.
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  • ObjectFine Art Prints
  • Period19th century
  • StyleOrientalism
  • MaterialPaper, Ink
  • ColourOchre and Brown
  • MotifsSphinx of Giza, Pyramids, Desert sandstorm, Camels and travellers

This Victorian fine art print belongs to the Orientalism style, rendered as a first edition lithograph on paper with ink. The artwork presents a dramatic desert scene featuring the Sphinx of Giza and distant pyramids under an ochre and brown sky filled with swirling sandstorm clouds. In the foreground, travellers and loaded camels rest upon the sandy dunes alongside resting figures, while a vibrant orange sun sets on the horizon. The composition captures a dynamic narrative of explorers weathering the elements. Printed with delicate detail, the paper shows minor signs of age consistent with its period. The piece measures 61 cm by 43 cm, providing a substantial presence for display. Placed above a sideboard in a gentleman's library, this lithograph brings a sense of historical exploration and exotic landscape artistry to a sophisticated interior space.

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Victorian Orientalist art refers to nineteenth-century European paintings and prints that depicted the landscapes, architecture, and cultures of North Africa and the Middle East.

These prints were created using stone lithography, where drawings were rendered onto polished limestone slabs with grease-based crayons before being inked and pressed onto rag paper.

Authentic David Roberts lithographs typically feature the lithographers mark, such as Louis Haghe, along with original publisher details and precise stone-printed lines rather than modern dot-matrix patterns.

An Orientalist print can be mounted in a dark wooden or gilt frame and hung above a console table or within a study to complement classic architectural details.

Antique prints require acid-free mounting materials, museum-grade UV-protective glass, and display in environments with stable humidity to prevent foxing and colour fading.
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