Part of the Hall of Columns at Karnak, Thebes, Egypt

David Roberts, R.A. (1796-1863) Part of the Hall of Columns at Karnak, Thebes, Egypt signed 'David Roberts R.A.' (lower right) and inscribed 'Part of the Hall of Columns at Karnak. Thebes.' (lower left) and further inscribed 'To Mrs John Birch/With the artists kind and best wishes/May 30th 1855' (on the mount) pencil and watercolour heightened with touches of bodycolour, on buff paper 13 7/8 x 9 7/8 in. (35.3 x 25.1 cm.)