Artwork
Gebil Hor. Mount Hor, from the Cliffs Encircling Petra
Gebil Hor. Mount Hor, from the Cliffs Encircling Petra is a print by the Romanticist artist David Roberts. It dates from 1839 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. Gebil Hor.
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Overview
Gebil Hor. Mount Hor, from the Cliffs Encircling Petra is a print created by David Roberts in 1839, showcasing his documentation of the Near East through detailed depictions.
Subject & Meaning
The print captures a high vantage point view of Petra, emphasizing its rugged terrain and dramatic cliffs, conveying a sense of realism through its detailed representation of rocks, trees, and landscape.
Technique & Style
Roberts employed chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark, to create a realistic and atmospheric rendering of the landscape, underscoring his topographical precision.
History & Provenance
The work is part of Roberts' extensive output following his 1838–1840 tour of Egypt and the Levant, a series that showcased his skill in capturing historic and biblical landscapes.
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Artist
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…
