The Ruins of Karnac, Thebes looking towards Biban-el-Molook

细节

David Roberts, R.A. (1796-1864)
The Ruins of Karnac, Thebes looking towards Biban-el-Molook
signed 'David Roberts. R.A.' and indistinctly inscribed and dated 'Carnack... 1838' (lower left)
pencil and watercolour heightened with white on buff paper
12¾ x 20¾in. (32.4 x 52.7cm.)

来源

Probably H.S. Bicknell; Christie's, 7 Apr. 1881, lot 283 (130gns. to Thibeauden).

出版

K. Sim, David Roberts R.A. 1796-1864, 1984, p.128.

拍品专文

This composition was not engraved, though two other general views of the temple were included in Egypt and Nubia, Vol.I, p.37, and Vol. II, pl.32. The great temple of Amon at Karnak, Thebes, was begun under the 18th Dynasty. The main buildings seen today were built under the 19th Dynasty, particularly by Ramsses II.
We are grateful to Briony Llewellyn for her help in preparing this catalogue entry.