Roberts stunning lithograph of the pronaos of the Temple of Edfu. From David Roberts’ journal, Nov 23 1838: ‘To draw the [pronaos] I was obliged to sit in the sun protected only by a sunshade and the temperature reached 98 degrees in the shade today. I fear I did not make a very good job of it, but ...

Dimensions (W x H): 51 x 35 / 20 x 14

A fine view of the entrance to the temple of Abu Simbel. Roberts described Abu Simbel as ‘the monument which alone makes the trip Nubia worthwhile’. When the Aswan Dam was built, The entire temple was cut into 20 ton blocks and rebuilt higher up the hill to save it being submerged in the rising ...

Dimensions (W x H): 49 x 36 / 19½ x 14

One of the finest of all the lithographs, because Roberts took particular care to show the lavish detail on the pillars and ceiling of this magnificent temple.

Dimensions (W x H): 35 x 50 / 14 x 19½

Dimensions (W x H): 35 x 52.5 / 14 x 20½

The Pyramids of Dashour were built by Snefru around 2570BC with the Saqqarah Necropolis on the horizon.

Dimensions (W x H): 51 x 35 / 20 x 14

Dimensions (W x H): 32.5 x 49 / 13 x 19½

Dimensions (W x H): 35 x 50 / 14 x 19½

Dimensions (W x H): 34.5 x 50 / 13½ x 19½

Dimensions (W x H): 49 x 35 / 19½ x 14

Dimensions (W x H): 51 x 32.5 / 20 x 13

Dimensions (W x H): 49 x 35 / 19½ x 14

From David Robert’s journal, November 21, 1838: ‘I made two drawings of these magnificent ruins and I painted a complete view of the place in oils.’

Dimensions (W x H): 49 x 35 / 19½ x 14

The Temple of Edfu was one of Roberts’ favourite buildings in Egypt and he made several drawings of the temple. In this beautiful lithograph, he focusses his attention on the huge capitals that surmount the columns.

Dimensions (W x H): 49 x 36 / 19½ x 14

Dimensions (W x H): 51 x 32.5 / 20 x 13

Magnificent view of a coptic priest giving an audience to believers in a chamber in the pyramid of Chephren (Khafre), the second of the great pyramids. Louis-François Cassas was one of the best French printmakers of the eighteenth century. His Voyage Pittoresque de la Syrie, de la Phoenicie, de la ...

Dimensions (W x H): 35 x 56 / 14 x 22

Print of a magnificent wedding procession through the streets of Cairo. Louis-François Cassas was one of the best French printmakers of the eighteenth century, His Voyage Pittoresque de la Syrie, de la Phoenicie, de la Palestine, et de la Basse-Egypte is perhaps the finest eighteenth century ...

Dimensions (W x H): 41 x 24 / 16 x 9½

Beautiful print of a large city mosque in Cairo with citizens and camels strolling by in the streets. Louis-François Cassas was one of the best French printmakers of the eighteenth century, His Voyage Pittoresque de la Syrie, de la Phoenicie, de la Palestine, et de la Basse-Egypte is perhaps the ...

Dimensions (W x H): 24.5 x 44 / 9½ x 17½

Spectacular exterior view of one of the gates of Cairo, with camels and traders in the foreground. Louis-François Cassas was one of the best French printmakers of the eighteenth century, His Voyage Pittoresque de la Syrie, de la Phoenicie, de la Palestine, et de la Basse-Egypte is perhaps the ...

Dimensions (W x H): 26 x 45 / 10 x 17½

Magnificent engraving of the mosque of Hassan in Cairo. Louis-François Cassas was one of the best French printmakers of the eighteenth century. His Voyage Pittoresque de la Syrie, de la Phoenicie, de la Palestine, et de la Basse-Egypte is perhaps the finest eighteenth century illustrated book on ...

Dimensions (W x H): 48.5 x 31 / 19 x 12

Beautiful print of a caravan leaving the Gates of Aleaxandria. Louis-François Cassas was one of the best French printmakers of the eighteenth century, His Voyage Pittoresque de la Syrie, de la Phoenicie, de la Palestine, et de la Basse-Egypte is perhaps the finest eighteenth century illustrated ...

Dimensions (W x H): 35 x 26 / 14 x 10

Six Egyptians in discussion at the entrance to a chamber in the pyramid of Chephren (Khafre), the second of the great pyramids. Louis-François Cassas was one of the best French printmakers of the eighteenth century. His Voyage Pittoresque de la Syrie, de la Phoenicie, de la Palestine, et de la ...

Dimensions (W x H): 26 x 45 / 10 x 17½

Fanciful view of an imagined ceremony in an ancient Egyptian temple. Louis-François Cassas was one of the best French printmakers of the eighteenth century. His Voyage Pittoresque de la Syrie, de la Phoenicie, de la Palestine, et de la Basse-Egypte is perhaps the finest eighteenth century ...

Dimensions (W x H): 26 x 45 / 10 x 17½

Two attractive views of Cairo on one sheet, the upper shows Cairo from the Nile, the lower shows a large pond, with donkeys in the foreground, palm trees and mosques beyond.

Dimensions (W x H): 37 x 28 / 14½ x 11

Magnificent engraving of a bas relief cut into the rock near the pyramids Louis-François Cassas was one of the best French printmakers of the eighteenth century. His Voyage Pittoresque de la Syrie, de la Phoenicie, de la Palestine, et de la Basse-Egypte is perhaps the finest eighteenth century ...

Magnificent engraving of a restored Egyptian temple. Louis-François Cassas was one of the best French printmakers of the eighteenth century. His Voyage Pittoresque de la Syrie, de la Phoenicie, de la Palestine, et de la Basse-Egypte is perhaps the finest eighteenth century illustrated book on the ...

Dimensions (W x H): 44.5 x 29 / 17½ x 11½

Magnificent engraving of the monstery of St. Anthony, between Cairo and the Red Sea. It still exists and is the oldest active monastery in the world. Louis-François Cassas was one of the best French printmakers of the eighteenth century. His Voyage Pittoresque de la Syrie, de la Phoenicie, de la ...

A view of Alexandria. The view is taken from outside the city walls, with several people sitting and on horseback amongst ruins in the foreground, with the sea to the left on the horizon, a Roman column left of centre and the city beyond.

Dimensions (W x H): 64 x 23 / 25 x 9