Lithograph of a view of Nazareth – from the direction of the desert by David Roberts, signed, described and dated on the plate. Published by F. G. Moon London 1844.
David Roberts [1796-1864]. English painter. Among the pioneer artists who came to paint in the Land of Israel in order to spread his paintings to the European public. Roberts visited Israel from 1838-1840 and painted views from the Holy Land in watercolor and oil. His paintings soon became the most beautiful created in the period. Upon his return to Britain, he prepared lithographs with Louis Haghe from 1842-1849 based on his paintings.
Size: 36×53 cm. Fine condition.