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David Roberts — Bethany
David Roberts

Bethany

A watercolour painting by David Roberts depicting the biblical site of Bethany. The work combines precise architectural observation with the artist's characteristic use of delicate bodycolour highlights.

Medium
Watercolour over pencil, heightened with touches of 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: $6,000$8,000

Lot 315

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David Roberts, Bethany

A watercolour painting by David Roberts depicting the biblical site of Bethany. The work combines precise architectural observation with the artist's characteristic use of delicate bodycolour highlights.

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

Related themes

Religious Art, David Roberts, Biblical Sites, 19th Century, Bodycolour, Travel Documentation, Watercolour, Bethany, Middle East, Architecture

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