Jaffa was painted by David Roberts in 1839.

Where can I see Jaffa?

Jaffa is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Jaffa?

Jaffa is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Jaffa

David Roberts , 1839

Jaffa 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.

About this work

Overview

Jaffa is a print created by David Roberts in 1839, documenting a scene from the Near East. It is part of a larger body of work resulting from his travels in the region.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene coastal scene with a walled city by the sea and a group of people relaxing on a hillside. The composition includes palm trees, ruins, and haystacks, conveying a sense of tranquility.

Technique & Style

Roberts employed soft shading to create a gentle, warm atmosphere, with distant buildings fading into the sky. The use of subtle light and texture adds depth to the scene.

History & Provenance

David Roberts, a Scottish painter and Royal Academician, traveled extensively in Egypt and the Levant between 1838 and 1840, producing detailed lithographs and oil paintings that reflect his role as a prominent Orientalist painter.

Artist & collection

Artist

David Roberts

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…