General View of Karnak Towards Biban el-Molouk - David Roberts Plate
General View of Karnak Towards Biban el-Molouk - David Roberts Plate
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This reproduction offers a wide panorama of the Karnak site, extending towards the necropolis of Biban el-Molouk. The illustration depicts the immensity of the architectural complex with its propylaea, obelisks, and enclosures, standing out against the horizon of the Libyan mountains. The presence of palm trees and human figures in the foreground provides a scale reference to appreciate the disproportionate size of the Theban ruins.
The original lithograph, drawn by David Roberts in 1838, constitutes an important milestone in orientalist and archaeological iconography. It testifies to the artist's desire to capture the entire monumental landscape of the Nile Valley. The neutral chromatic palette and the gradients of grey and beige faithfully render the light of the Egyptian desert.
This overview is particularly suited to amateurs of ancient topography and historical landscapes. It allows one to visualize the spatial organization of the major Egyptian temples within their natural environment. Its documentary quality makes it a reference piece for any collection of scientific prints.
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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