Original hand-tinted folio lithograph from Egypt & Nubia From Drawings Made on the Spot by David Roberts, R.A., with lithography by Louis Haghe and publication by F. G. Moon, London, 1849.

Other David Roberts Egypt & Nubia lithographs from the same series are available in my shop and pair beautifully for gallery arrangements.

This view of the Grand Portico at Philae emphasizes ceremonial scale and architectural rhythm, rendered with remarkable depth through the Standard Edition tint-stone printing. The interplay of light and shadow across the columns showcases Haghe's mastery of lithographic nuance.

The Standard Edition marginal title, printed in warm orange-tan ink rather than black, is visible on the plate, and the original title label has been preserved on the reverse of the frame - an intact documentary detail from early ownership.

Egypt & Nubia was issued by subscription and counted Queen Victoria among its earliest supporters. Today, the series is widely recognized as the culmination of 19th-century tinted lithography before photographic reproduction reshaped publishing economics.

Dimensions:
Framed: 26.75" W * 20" H
Image: Standard folio size, partially obscured by mat


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good condition, with light, even toning consistent with age and minor surface abrasions visible in the mat; the lithograph itself remains crisp and well preserved, with no tears, losses, or repairs observed.

Origin:
United Kingdom

Materials & Techniques:
Lithograph

Details:
Art Subjects: Landscape, Architecture
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Frame Type: Framed

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very good condition, with light, even toning consistent with age and minor surface abrasions visible in the mat; the lithograph itself remains crisp and well preserved, with no tears, losses, or repairs observed.