Temple of Edfou [Idfû], ancient Appolinopolis, Upper Egypt. 1846 - 1849

David Roberts's "Temple of Edfou [Idfû], ancient Appolinopolis, Upper Egypt." is a lithograph from his series "Egypt & Nubia," created between 1846 and 1849. The artwork depicts the Temple of Edfou, a well-preserved Ptolemaic temple dedicated to the god Horus in Upper Egypt. Roberts captures the temple's grandeur and scale against the backdrop of the desert landscape. The detailed depiction of the temple's facade, with its intricate carvings and hieroglyphics, showcases Roberts's keen eye for architectural detail and his ability to convey the historical significance of the site.