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David Roberts is one of the most renowned British landscape painters of the 19th century. In 1838 he embarked on an explorative journey to Egypt and Palestine. During that time he completed hundreds of studies, sketches and several drawings which are a remarkable record of his extraordinary exploration of the Holy Land, for which he became famous. These two volumes, enclosed in a slipcase, contain the six original portfolios published in London from 1842 to 1849, accompanied by the original commentaries by George Croly and William Brockedon: the 248 colour plates allow us to savour the romantic atmosphere of the 19th century and the virtuosity of David Roberts. The two-volume set is accompanied by a booklet presenting the complete biography of David Roberts. This set contains the six original portfolios published in London from 1842 - 1849. It includes original commentaries by George Croly and William Brockedon. David Roberts is one of the most renowned British landscape painters of the 19th century. This is a lavishly produced double volume, which includes (Egypt & Nubia together with The Holy Land) presented in a slip cased format.
