Obelisk at Luxor 1838

"Obelisk at Luxor" is a watercolor painting by David Roberts, a Scottish artist known for his depictions of the Middle East. The painting depicts the imposing obelisk of Luxor, an ancient Egyptian monument, with a hazy atmosphere and muted colors. Roberts was captivated by the historical and architectural grandeur of the region and his work captured the exotic allure of these ancient sites during the Romantic era. This scene showcases the obelisk's impressive scale and its integration into the surrounding landscape.