Lists compiled by David Roberts of subjects for drawings for inclusion in a work on Palestine, Idumea and Sinai. With the lists is a sketch by Roberts of the temple of Kalábshe, Nubia., ? 1839.
File
Identifier: MS.42531
Scope and Contents
Folios 1-2 : "List of subjects for a work on Palestine", ?1839;
folios 3-4 : list of subjects, ?1839, "Idumea";
folios 5-6 : list of subjects, 1839 : Suez and the Red Sea; Sinai; Petra; and,
folio 7 : pen and ink sketch, "General View of the Temple of Kalábshe, Nubia", with notes concerning the temple.
The lists of subjects would appear to relate to the publication, "The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt and Nubia" : a series of lithographs executed by Louis Haghe, after original drawings by Roberts.
Dates
- Creation: ? 1839.
Creator
- From the Sub-Series: Roberts, David, painter, 1796-1864 (Recipient, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Extent
0.00 Linear metres (7 folios.)
Immediate Source of Acquisition
0458H
Bibliography
Roberts, David. "The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt and Nubia." 3 volumes. (London : F.G. Moon, 1842–1849.)
Subject
- Roberts, David, painter, 1796-1864 (Person)
Repository Details
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk