Kom Ombo. Nov. 21st, 1838 (1846-1849)
Technique: Giclée quality print
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"Kom Ombo. Nov. 21st, 1838," painted by David Roberts during his Nile journey between 1846 and 1849, captures the grandeur and enduring mystique of Egypt's ancient ruins. This remarkable artwork vividly portrays the dual temple of Kom Ombo, a unique structure dedicated to two sets of gods. Roberts’ depiction is not just a meticulous architectural study; it also breathes life into this monumental edifice through his masterful use of light and shadow, highlighting the temple's elaborate carvings and massive columns.In the foreground, scattered fragments of stone and fallen columns lay on the sand, suggesting the temple's age and partial dilapidation. Yet, these ruins stand proudly, bearing witness to their timeless beauty and historical significance. The presence of tiny figures near the base of the temple further emphasizes the monumental scale of the ruins and invites contemplation of the human efforts that crafted such magnificence.David Roberts’ watercolor provides us not only with a visual journey to a historical site but also encourages us to reflect on the passage of time and the persistent allure of ancient civilizations.
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David Roberts (24 October 1796 – 25 November 1864) was a Scottish painter. He is especially known for The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, and Nubia, a prolific series of detailed lithograph prints of Egypt and the Near East that he produced from sketches he made during long tours of the region (1838–1840). These and his large oil paintings of similar subjects made him a prominent Orientalist painter. He was elected as a Royal Academician in 1841.