Thebes. Dec. 4th, 1838. by David Roberts

Thebes. Dec. 4th, 1838. 1846 - 1849

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toned paper

sculpture

landscape

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

charcoal art

oil painting

underpainting

painting painterly

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Thebes. Dec. 4th, 1838." is a lithograph by David Roberts, completed between 1846 and 1849. The artwork depicts two colossal statues, likely pharaohs, seated on thrones in the desert of Thebes, Egypt. Roberts, a renowned 19th-century artist, is famous for his detailed and romantic portrayals of architectural monuments and landscapes. The lithograph captures the grandeur of the ancient Egyptian civilization, showcasing the monumental scale and intricate details of the statues.