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David Roberts — El Deir, Petra
David Roberts

El Deir, Petra

A watercolour study by David Roberts featuring the elaborate facade of El Deir (the Monastery) at Petra. The composition emphasizes the monumental carved architecture against the desert landscape.

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: $25,000$35,000

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David Roberts, El Deir, Petra

A watercolour study by David Roberts featuring the elaborate facade of El Deir (the Monastery) at Petra. The composition emphasizes the monumental carved architecture against the desert landscape.

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

Related themes

David Roberts, Jordan, 19th Century, Petra, Bodycolour, Watercolour, Monastery, Architecture, El Deir, Archaeological Sites

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