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David Roberts — Hebron
David Roberts

Hebron

A watercolour and bodycolour study of the biblical city of Hebron by renowned Orientalist painter David Roberts. The work demonstrates Roberts' characteristic attention to architectural detail and atmospheric perspective in depicting Middle Eastern landscapes.

Medium
Watercolour over pencil, heightened with bodycolour;

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David Roberts, R.A. - Travels through the Middle East; Important Watercolours from a Distinguished Private Collection

April 29, 2025

Estimate: $50,000$70,000

Lot 307

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David Roberts, Hebron

A watercolour and bodycolour study of the biblical city of Hebron by renowned Orientalist painter David Roberts. The work demonstrates Roberts' characteristic attention to architectural detail and atmospheric perspective in depicting Middle Eastern landscapes.

Medium
Watercolour over pencil, heightened with bodycolour;
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

David Roberts, Biblical Sites, Landscape, Bodycolour, Orientalism, Watercolour, Middle East, Architecture

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