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David Roberts — Bethlehem
David Roberts

Bethlehem

A watercolour over pencil by David Roberts showing a view of Bethlehem, heightened with bodycolour and gum arabic. The work captures the historical landscape and religious significance of this important Middle Eastern location.

Medium
Watercolour over pencil, heightened with bodycolour and gum arabic;

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

April 29, 2025

Estimate: $30,000$50,000

Lot 318

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David Roberts, Bethlehem

A watercolour over pencil by David Roberts showing a view of Bethlehem, heightened with bodycolour and gum arabic. The work captures the historical landscape and religious significance of this important Middle Eastern location.

Medium
Watercolour over pencil, heightened with bodycolour and gum arabic;
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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

David Roberts, 19th Century, Landscape, Religious Site, Bodycolour, Orientalism, Pencil, Bethlehem, Watercolour, Architecture

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