Two Original 1856 David Roberts Lithographs Plate-Signed Qaitbay Medineh Egypt

Description: This pair of David Roberts' lithographs, titled "Mosque of the Sultan Qaitbay, Cairo Egypt" (Plate 224), and “Under The Portico of Dayr-El-Medineh, Thebes" (Plate 201) were published by Day & Son in 1856. These pieces were part of his larger collection, "The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt & Nubia", which showcased his travels and detailed observations of the Middle East. Both lithographs are framed, matted, and under UV-blocking glass. Mosque has some areas of foxing across the lithograph, though it doesn’t really detract from the beauty of the image. Portico has some extremely mild foxing on the bottom. Measurements:Mosque of the Sultan frame 10.75” x 13.75”. Area inside matting 6.5” x 9.5”.Under the Portico frame 12” x 10.25”. Area inside matting 8” x 6”. The Mosque of Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay (also spelled Qaytbay or Kaitbey) was built between 1472 and 1474 and is one of the famous Tombs of the Caliphs. Dayr el-Medina, also known as "The Village of the King's Workmen", was an ancient Egyptian workers' village located near the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. It was established during the reign of Amenhotep I around 1540 BCE to house the artisans and craftsmen who built and decorated the royal tombs. The inhabitants were skilled artisans, including stonecutters, painters, and carpenters. They had a structured daily life, with records of their work, wages, and social interactions preserved in ostraca (pottery shards used as writing surfaces). David Roberts (1796-1864) was a Scottish painter and lithographer, best known for his detailed lithograph prints of Egypt and the Near East. Born in Stockbridge, Edinburgh, Roberts initially trained as a house painter and decorator before transitioning to scenic painting for the theatre. His travels to the Middle East in the late 1830s inspired his most famous works, including "The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt & Nubia". Roberts's work is celebrated for its vibrant and meticulous depictions of historical and architectural sites, making him a prominent figure in the Orientalist art movement. He was elected as a Royal Academician in 1841, solidifying his reputation in the art world. Day & Son was a prominent British publishing and lithographic firm based in London. Founded by William Day around 1823, the company specialized in color lithography and became well-known for its high-quality prints. They were also known as "Lithographers to the Queen".

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