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Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Approach of the Simoon-Desert at Gizeh, 1849. Creator
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Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Approach of the Simoon-Desert at Gizeh, 1849. Creator
Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Approach of the Simoon-Desert at Gizeh, 1849. The invention of photography was announced in 1839, but photographers did not arrive in Egypt until around 1850. Prior to that, general knowledge about the ancient sites came from writings and reproductions of the paintings and drawings of adventurous artists. Roberts, the first British artist to produce a series of Egyptian views, traveled through the Middle East in 1838-40. Back in England, he worked with Haghe to translate his drawings into colour lithographs, which were published between 1842 and 1849 as an opulent series of portfolios. A stimulating mixture of documentation and romanticism that still moves todays viewers, Robertss images appeared just before the availability of photographic depictions of the region and inspired the photographers who followed in his footsteps
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1806 1885 20 Threadneedle Street After David Roberts British Louis Haghe Louis Haghe British Moon Colour Lithograph
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This photo print, titled "Egypt and Nubia, Volume III: Approach of the Simoon-Desert at Gizeh, 1849" takes us back to a time when photography was still in its infancy. In 1839, the invention of photography was announced, but it wasn't until around 1850 that photographers arrived in Egypt. Before their arrival, knowledge about ancient sites like Gizeh came from writings and reproductions by adventurous artists. One such artist was David Roberts, a British painter who traveled through the Middle East in 1838-40. His drawings were later translated into color lithographs by Louis Haghe and published between 1842 and 1849 as an opulent series of portfolios. These images provided a unique blend of documentation and romanticism that captivated viewers before photographic depictions became widely available. The photograph itself captures the essence of approaching the Simoon-Desert at Gizeh under a mesmerizing moonlit sky. The skillful use of color lithography brings out the beauty and grandeur of this ancient Egyptian landscape. Today, these images continue to move viewers with their evocative portrayal of historical sites. They served as inspiration for subsequent photographers who followed in Robert's footsteps. This particular print is part of Heritage Art's collection and showcases not only Robert's artistic vision but also Louis Haghe's masterful translation onto lithographic plates. It serves as a testament to the enduring legacy left by these pioneering artists during the early days of visual documentation.
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