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David Roberts — Jerusalem, 'The Pool of Bethesda'
David Roberts

Jerusalem, 'The Pool of Bethesda'

David Roberts' watercolor depicts the Pool of Bethesda in Jerusalem, executed with meticulous detail using watercolor, pencil, bodycolor, and stopping out techniques. This work showcases Roberts' celebrated Orientalist approach to biblical and historical sites.

Medium
Watercolour over pencil, heightened with bodycolour and stopping out,

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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 313

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David Roberts, Jerusalem, 'The Pool of Bethesda'

David Roberts' watercolor depicts the Pool of Bethesda in Jerusalem, executed with meticulous detail using watercolor, pencil, bodycolor, and stopping out techniques. This work showcases Roberts' celebrated Orientalist approach to biblical and historical sites.

Medium
Watercolour over pencil, heightened with bodycolour and stopping out,
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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

David Roberts, Watercolor, Holy Land, Jerusalem, 19th Century, Architectural, Religious Site, Pool Of Bethesda, Orientalist, Travel Art

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