The approach to Petra, looking up to an ancient watchtower
$500
DAVID ROBERTS, R.A. (EDINBURGH 1796-1864 LONDON)
The approach to Petra, looking up to an ancient watchtower
inscribed and dated 'Approach to PETRA. An Ancient watchtower commanding the valley of El. Ghor. Feby 5th 1839' (lower centre)
pencil and watercolour, heightened with touches of bodycolour on buff paper
9 3/8 x 13 ¼ in. (23.7 x 33.6 cm.)


