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David Roberts — Bethlehem, looking towards the Dead Sea
David Roberts

Bethlehem, looking towards the Dead Sea

David Roberts' 'Bethlehem, looking towards the Dead Sea' is a watercolor over pencil heightened with bodycolor depicting a biblical landscape. The work reflects 19th-century Orientalist artistic traditions and Roberts' travels to the Middle East.

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: $12,000$18,000

Lot 319

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David Roberts, Bethlehem, looking towards the Dead Sea

David Roberts' 'Bethlehem, looking towards the Dead Sea' is a watercolor over pencil heightened with bodycolor depicting a biblical landscape. The work reflects 19th-century Orientalist artistic traditions and Roberts' travels to the Middle East.

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

Related themes

Desert, Watercolor On Paper, Holy Land, 19th Century, Landscape, Orientalism, Topographical, Travel, British, Architecture

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