Antique plate: Grand approach to the Temple of Philae - David Roberts
Antique plate: Grand approach to the Temple of Philae - David Roberts
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This reproduction of an antique plate illustrates the monumental approach to the temple of Philae, located on an island in Nubia. The composition highlights the elegant colonnade and the sacred structures that characterize this sanctuary dedicated to Isis. The visual rendering favors tones of beige, blue, and ochre, capturing the serenity of the site and the finesse of the sculptural details of the Ptolemaic columns.
Drawn by David Roberts in 1838, this lithograph belongs to the documentary corpus Egypt and Nubia. Roberts excelled in capturing Nubian light and the architectural complexity of Philae, nicknamed the pearl of Egypt. His work offers first-rate visual testimony on a site that was later transformed by successive dams on the Nile.
This illustration lends itself to close observation of architectural details and late Egyptian iconography. For decorative or scientific use, it represents a quality choice for those wishing to integrate a historical and erudite dimension into their environment, while paying homage to the art of 19th-century lithography.
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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