General View Of The Island Of Philae, Nubia

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"General View Of The Island Of Philae, Nubia" is a renowned lithograph by the Scottish artist David Roberts, created in the mid-19th century. David Roberts, born in 1796, was a prominent painter known for his detailed and romanticized depictions of architectural and historical sites, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa. His works are celebrated for their accuracy and artistic merit, capturing the grandeur and mystique of ancient civilizations.

The lithograph "General View Of The Island Of Philae, Nubia" is part of Roberts' extensive collection of illustrations from his travels in Egypt and Nubia, which he undertook between 1838 and 1839. This journey was significant as it allowed Roberts to document many ancient sites that were relatively unknown to the Western world at the time. His works were later published in a series of volumes titled "The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, and Nubia," which gained widespread acclaim and contributed to the 19th-century fascination with the Orient.

Philae, an island in the Nile River, was home to the Temple of Isis, one of the last ancient Egyptian temples constructed and one of the last to be used for its original purpose. The temple complex on Philae was renowned for its architectural beauty and its significance in the religious life of ancient Egypt. Roberts' lithograph captures the serene and majestic landscape of Philae, with its impressive ruins set against the backdrop of the Nile and the surrounding desert.

Roberts' meticulous attention to detail and his ability to convey the atmosphere of the locations he visited make his works invaluable historical records. "General View Of The Island Of Philae, Nubia" not only serves as an artistic masterpiece but also as a visual documentation of a site that has undergone significant changes over the centuries, especially following the construction of the Aswan High Dam, which led to the relocation of the temples to the nearby Agilkia Island to preserve them from flooding.

David Roberts' contributions to the field of Orientalist art and his influence on the perception of Middle Eastern and North African heritage in the Western world remain significant. His lithographs continue to be studied and admired for their historical and artistic value.

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