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David Roberts, 1796–1864

The Plain of El Raheh, Mount Sinai

1839

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David Roberts, 1796–1864, The Plain of El Raheh, Mount Sinai, 1839, Watercolor and gouache over graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper, Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, B1975.3.1074.




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  • Creator

    David Roberts, 1796–1864

  • Title

    The Plain of El Raheh, Mount Sinai

  • Date

    1839

  • Materials & Techniques

    Watercolor and gouache over graphite on medium, slightly textured, cream wove paper

  • Dimensions

    Sheet: 9 1/2 x 13 1/2in. (24.1 x 34.3cm), Sheet: 9 1/2 × 13 1/2 inches (24.1 × 34.3 cm)

  • Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering

    Inscribed in brown watercolor, lower left: "Mount Sinai"

    Signed in brown ink, lower right: "David Roberts R.A."; dated lower left: "Feb. 17th 1839"

  • Credit Line

    Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

  • Copyright Status

    Public Domain

  • Accession Number

    B1975.3.1074

  • Classification

    Drawings & Watercolors

  • Collection

    Prints and Drawings

  • Subject Terms

    desert | landscape | mountains | plain

  • Associated Places

    Africa | Egypt | Sinai

  • Access

    Accessible in the Study Room [Request]

  • Link

    https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:5988

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