90 David Roberts (1796–1864) – Set of 2 Architectural Views – Mosques of Cairo – Tinted Lithographs by Louis Haghe from The Holy Land... – F.G. Moon Edition (1848–49)

David Roberts travelled extensively through Egypt and the Near East from 1838 to 1839, producing hundreds of sketches which he later developed into watercolours. These became the basis for the series of 247 lithographs issued between 1842 and 1849. The present prints reflect Roberts’s fascination with Islamic architecture and Cairo’s rich urban landscape.

The first view depicts the elaborate entrance and twisted minaret of Sultan El Ghoree’s mosque, set in a lively street scene. The second offers a dramatic interior view of the ruined Mosque El Mooristan, capturing crumbling stone columns and local figures amid architectural remains. Both scenes exemplify Roberts’s architectural precision and atmospheric depth, and they remain among the most iconic images of 19th-century Egypt.

Artist or Maker:

David Roberts, lithographed by Louis Haghe

Dimensions

60 cm x 42 cm

Medium

Lithograph

Date:

1848–1849

Condition Report:

This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.