STATUES OF MEMNON IN THE PLAIN OF GOORNA AT THEBES.

David Roberts

Statues of Memnon in the Plain of Goorna at Thebes.

Two stone lithograph, 1841-49.
Image size (half plate) 10 x 13 3/4" (25.3 x 35 cm).
Good condition. LOCATION: New York City

Inventory Number: 98990
Price: $350.00
Publisher : London, published by F. G. Moon, 20 Threadneedle St. This is a plate from the standard edition of "The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt & Nubia", from drawings made on the spot by David Roberts R.A.. Lithographed by Louis Haghe of the firm Day & Haghe, one of the earliest lithograph publishers of England, these prints were published in six volume sets over a span of eight years (1841-49).

The well known statues of Memnon; sitting, as they have sat for ages, in grand and mournful solemnity... They are called by the natives Damy and Shamy... .D. Roberts. 18th-19th Century Subjects , Town Views - Middle East , David Roberts