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Edinburgh from the Calton Hill
Edinburgh from the Calton Hill is an oil painting by David Roberts. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales.
About this work
Roberts was inspired to create this work after visiting his native city with his friend Clarkson Stanfield.
This is a landscape painting by David Roberts. It's a cityscape.
The painting depicts a panoramic view of Edinburgh from Calton Hill. Roberts was inspired to create this work after visiting his native city with his friend Clarkson Stanfield.
You can learn more about the artist who created this painting at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, but for now, check out the work of artist: David Roberts (Scottish, 1796–1864).
Overview
Edinburgh from the Calton Hill is a landscape painting executed in oil paint in 1858 by British artist David Roberts, capturing a panoramic cityscape view.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a broad vista of Edinburgh from the vantage point of Calton Hill, inspired by Roberts' visit to his native city accompanied by fellow artist Clarkson Stanfield.
Technique & Style
While specific technical details of the painting are not highlighted, it reflects Roberts' established landscape approach, contrasting with his more renowned Orientalist works.
History & Provenance
Created in 1858, the painting was acquired by the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney in 1890, where it remains part of the collection.
Context
Though Roberts spent much of his career in London and abroad, this work reconnects with his Scottish roots, offering a personal perspective on Edinburgh's landscape.
Legacy
As part of the Art Gallery of New South Wales's collection, the painting contributes to the institution's holdings of 19th-century British art, showcasing Roberts' versatility beyond Orientalist themes.
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David Roberts (24 October 1796 – 25 November 1864) was a Scottish painter. He is especially known for The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, and Nubia, a prolific series of detailed lithograph prints of Egypt and…
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