Luxor. Dec. 1st, 1838. 1846 - 1849

David Roberts's "Luxor. Dec. 1st, 1838." is a lithograph from his series "Egypt and Nubia", created between 1846 and 1849. It depicts a grand obelisk in Luxor, Egypt, with hieroglyphic inscriptions. The obelisk stands prominently in the foreground, while a large temple wall and colossal statues of Ramesses II are seen in the background. Roberts's meticulous attention to detail and the use of light and shadow create a sense of depth and grandeur, conveying the awe-inspiring nature of the ancient Egyptian site. This artwork, a product of the Romantic era, captures the fascination with the exotic and the past that characterized the period.