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Upphovsrätt Detta verk är fritt från upphovsrätt. David Roberts avled 1864; upphovsrätten gäller 70 år efter konstnärens död, vilket innebär att den upphörde 1934.
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Caiaphas Looking Towards Mount Carmel — David Roberts
Övre raden: åren. Undre raden: konstnärens ålder vid början och slutet av varje tidsperiod — 0 vid födseln, 68 vid dödsfallet.
Skuggat: David Roberts livstid (1796–1864) varje daterad målning, decennium för decennium
Första verk: fram till 1837 Huvudsakliga verksamma år: 1837–1853 Senare verk: från 1853
Dessa tre tidsperioder delar upp de verk som denna katalog omfattar i en första fjärdedel, en mittre hälft och en sista fjärdedel. De utgör inte konstnärens fullständiga produktion: ett glesare skede kan bero på luckor i dokumentationen snarare än på en period av stillhet. Samma år med konstnärens liv utlagt längs dem
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Tillsammans utgör dessa verk 40,8% av all den uppmärksamhet som denna konstnärs målningar har fått under de senaste tolv månaderna. Katalogen innehåller 267 verk av denna konstnär, varav 94 har betraktats minst en gång. This painting ranks 3 of them, with 3,3% of that attention (500 visits). Samma siffror, månad för månad
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David Roberts (1796–1864) was a Scottish painter celebrated for his detailed Orientalist scenes and meticulous lithographs. His work provides invaluable visual documentation of the Middle East during the 19th century, bridging artistic representation with historical record. He remains one of Scotland’s most important artists of the Victorian era.
Born on October 24, 1796, in Stockbridge near Edinburgh, Roberts’s early life was marked by practical training. At the age of ten, he began an apprenticeship with house painter and decorator Gavin Beugo. This foundational experience instilled a strong technical skill set, which he supplemented through evening art studies. He diligently honed his craft, absorbing techniques from master painters and decorators—a skillset that would prove invaluable throughout his artistic journey. His father, John Roberts, was an impoverished shoemaker, who, with his wife Christine, tried to support five children in a small house on Duncan’s Land by the Water of Leith. The house remains standing today as a testament to their modest beginnings.
His initial professional work included redecorating Scone Palace in 1815—a prestigious commission that showcased his burgeoning talent and established him within Edinburgh's artistic circles.
Roberts’ artistic development was shaped by a growing fascination with different cultures and landscapes. While initially focused on theatrical scenery, he gradually shifted towards more independent artistic pursuits. His travels to Spain in 1832 were formative, sparking an interest in architectural detail and exotic locales—a passion that would fuel his later expeditions into Egypt and the Near East. He meticulously sketched buildings and monuments, capturing their grandeur with unwavering precision.
However, it was his extensive tours of Egypt and the Near East (1838–1840) that truly defined his career. These journeys provided him with a wealth of sketches and observations which he later translated into his most famous works. His style wasn’t heavily influenced by any single artist, but rather developed from careful observation and technical mastery—a hallmark of his distinctive approach.
Roberts is best known for The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, and Nubia – a series of meticulously detailed lithograph prints. These images captured the grandeur of ancient sites and the vibrancy of contemporary life in the region. He skillfully combined bold design with precise observation—resulting in breathtaking panoramas that transported viewers to distant lands. The six-volume set became an instant bestseller and cemented his reputation as a leading exponent of Orientalist art.
Lithographs: His lithographs were widely circulated and became highly influential in shaping European perceptions of the Middle East.
He also produced numerous oil paintings, often large-scale works depicting expansive landscapes and architectural marvels—demonstrating his versatility as an artist.
David Roberts’s work played a crucial role in popularizing the Middle East among European audiences. His images provided a visual window into a region that was largely unknown to many, influencing travel, scholarship, and artistic representation. He left an indelible mark on the art world, inspiring subsequent generations of artists and continuing to captivate viewers today—a legacy secured by his enduring contribution to Victorian landscape painting and his pioneering exploration of Orientalist themes.
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