Antique Illustration: Cleopatra's Needle in Alexandria, David Roberts
Antique Illustration: Cleopatra's Needle in Alexandria, David Roberts
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This reproduction features Cleopatra's Needle in Alexandria, a red granite obelisk erected among ancient ruins. The lithograph captures the monumental verticality of the vestige against seated figures in the foreground, accentuating the historical scale of the site. The composition highlights the hieroglyphic inscriptions and the texture of the stone under a subtle light.
Produced from David Roberts' drawings during his journey to Egypt in 1838, this work is part of a project to document ancient wonders. The author emphasizes here the archaeological importance of this monument transported from Heliopolis. The faithful rendering of architectural details reflects the encyclopedic spirit and orientalist gaze of the Victorian era.
This historical print is ideal for documentary study or thematic decoration focused on ancient Egypt. It invites contemplation of a millennial heritage through the prism of artistic exploration. It is a choice piece for lovers of classical art and Egyptian history.
About this print
About this print
The layout and composition of this reproduction have been the subject of our greatest attention.
- Respect for the format of the original work: in order to faithfully transcribe the artist's intention, the work is not cropped/re-cut except in extreme cases (obvious imperfection, geometry problem, etc.) in which case the cropping will be as light as possible.
- The presence of white margins is sometimes necessary in order to present the work in a balanced manner.
- Each size offered has been specifically composed, therefore, the size of the white margins may vary from one print size to another. Remember to check this detail carefully!
- Print only, frame not included!
Features
Features
- Premium 200gsm matte white paper, durable and strong.
- Natural, smooth uncoated finish, silky to the touch
- FSC certified paper or equivalent certifications depending on regional availability.
- Each print is shipped in sturdy packaging, ensuring safe transport.
- Each print is printed and shipped on demand. No minimum order quantity is required.
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