David Roberts R.A.
Scottish
1796 - 1864

THE COLOSSI OF MEMNON SEEN FROM THE SOUTH WEST
[THEBES]

Subsequent to the repair of the northern colossus, it emitted a moaning sound , this strengthened the legend that identified the statues with Homer's hero, Memnon. To emphasize the scale Roberts has whimsically depicted his travelling companions scaling the colossus.

RARE. Double tinted chalk-stone lithograph, printed by Louis Haghe. Published by F. G. Moon, London. August 1. 1846. Full Plate. de-acidified,
Image Size: 12 5/8 x 19 1/8” excl letters. (32.1 x 48.7 cm.)       PRICE CODE   F
Click for more information on the printing technique.      Ref: LRA 2002E&N 4.12 /v.ln + dgn /anno >DONN

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