Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt Posters – an oriental journey through time on your wall The “Ancient Egypt” collection is a unique selection of posters that transports us into the fascinating world of ancient monuments and nineteenth-century Orientalism. We have brought together remarkable, topographically precise landscapes created by David Roberts (1796–1864) – an outstanding Scottish Orientalist painter and esteemed member of the Royal Academy of Arts. From 1831, Roberts traveled throughout Europe and the Middle East, capturing local architecture and everyday life with masterful use of oil paint and watercolor. The prints available in this collection come from the artist’s most famous, monumental publication: The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt and Nubia (published in six volumes between 1842 and 1849). By choosing posters from this series, you bring an authentic piece of art history and the fascinating era of great archaeological discoveries into your home. It is an exceptionally refined, elegant decoration that will perfectly complement classic studies, living rooms, and home libraries. Monumental temples, Nubian landscapes and everyday life Among our Egyptian bestsellers, you will find true gems of nineteenth-century illustration. One of them is the stunning poster depicting the Abu Simbel temple. This extraordinary complex of two temples, built between 1264 and 1244 BC during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II, was carved directly into the rock on the western bank of the Nile in Lower Nubia (about 300 km south of Aswan). Its monumental architecture was meant to convey the power of Ancient Egypt to visitors from the south, which David Roberts captured with remarkable precision. The collection also presents everyday life and the beauty of African nature. Here you will find the fascinating print “Nubian Women in Korti on the Nile”. Nubia is a historic region in northeastern Africa, covering the middle Nile between Aswan and Khartoum (today the territories of southern Egypt and northern Sudan). The offer is beautifully complemented by the mystical landscape “The Sacred Tree of Metereah”, a testament to the artist’s incredible skill and sensitivity to exotic nature. Museum-quality printing and free framing for oriental landscapes To preserve the original, historic character of these nineteenth-century watercolor and lithographic reproductions, we print them on three carefully selected premium substrates. For classic David Roberts illustrations, we especially recommend Hahnemühle 100% Cotton Art Paper (310 gsm). Its noble texture makes the poster look like an authentic archival print taken straight from a historical book. We also offer anti-glare Matte Paper (230 gsm) and satin Pearl Paper (255 gsm), which beautifully enhances the colors. We print oriental landscapes in five versatile sizes: 30x40 cm, 40x50 cm, 50x70 cm, 61x91 cm, and 70x100 cm. We know that such unique works deserve an equally classic and elegant frame. That is why we offer a free framing service! Simply add a matching frame from our store, and we will send you the poster professionally framed and securely protected in a sturdy cardboard box. Orders for prints only are shipped in safe, thick cardboard tubes. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Who is the author of the illustrations in the “Ancient Egypt” collection? All graphics in this collection are the work of David Roberts (1796–1864) – a Scottish Orientalist painter and member of the Royal Academy of Arts. He worked in oil and watercolor. The posters are reproductions of his most famous 6-volume work, The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt and Nubia, published between 1842 and 1849. What exactly does the poster of the Abu Simbel temple depict? The poster shows the stunning complex of two temples built during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II (between 1264 and 1244 BC). They were carved into the rock on the western bank of the Nile in Lower Nubia. Their monumental size was intended to demonstrate the power of Ancient Egypt to visitors from the south. Which region is depicted in the print “Nubian Women in Korti on the Nile”? The print depicts the indigenous people of Nubia. It is a historic region located in northeastern Africa, covering the middle course of the Nile between Aswan and Khartoum. Today, these areas lie in southern Egypt and northern Sudan. Which paper best suits these nineteenth-century prints? To fully capture the historic charm of David Roberts’ watercolors and lithographs, we strongly recommend Hahnemühle 100% Cotton Art Paper (310 gsm). It has a perceptible, noble texture that gives the posters a museum-quality, fully authentic, archival character.