• Assouan et l’île d’Éléphantine, illustration de David Roberts (21x29,7 cm (A4)). Lithographie ancienne d'Assouan et de l'île d'Éléphantine, montrant le Nil avec des bateaux et des habitations sur les rives escarpées, sous un ciel nuageux.
  • Assouan et l’île d’Éléphantine, illustration de David Roberts. Lithographie ancienne d'Assouan et de l'île d'Éléphantine, montrant le Nil avec des bateaux et des habitations sur les rives escarpées, sous un ciel nuageux. Image d'illustration 6
  • Assouan et l’île d’Éléphantine, illustration de David Roberts. Lithographie ancienne d'Assouan et de l'île d'Éléphantine, montrant le Nil avec des bateaux et des habitations sur les rives escarpées, sous un ciel nuageux. Image d'illustration 7
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Aswan and Elephantine Island, illustration by David Roberts

Aswan and Elephantine Island, illustration by David Roberts

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This reproduction of a lithograph by David Roberts depicts the rugged landscape of Aswan and Elephantine Island. The view embraces the course of the Nile, animated by traditional boats, with the syenite quarries famous since antiquity in the background. The visual analysis shows a mastery of chromatic gradients, capturing the particular light of Upper Egypt under a cloudy sky.

The artwork is part of the historical corpus of the 1838 work Egypt and Nubia. Here, Roberts documents major sites such as the Island of Flowers and the vestiges of Ptolemaic temples. The editorial intention of the era was to provide a visual inventory of the archaeological and geological riches of the south of the country, combining travel aesthetics with documentary rigor.

This plate is ideal for building a thematic collection on the landscapes of the Nile. It allows one to appreciate the finesse of 19th-century lithographic work and to discover the artisanal methods of ancient Egyptian builders. Its decorative usage brings a strong historical and cultural dimension, typical of interiors inspired by classic travel narratives.

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

  • 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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