Artwork
Town of Tiberias Looking Towards Lebanon
Town of Tiberias Looking Towards Lebanon 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
Town of Tiberias Looking Towards Lebanon is a 1839 print by David Roberts, a Scottish artist known for his detailed renderings of the Near East. The work is part of a larger body of documentation resulting from his travels in the region.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene lakeside scene with a small settlement on a hillside, backed by a distant mountain range. Figures are scattered in the foreground, including horsemen and individuals seated near the water's edge.
Technique & Style
Roberts employed soft, light strokes to capture the effects of light on water and stone, creating a dreamy atmosphere as the mountains fade into the mist.
History & Provenance
The print is held by the Cleveland Museum of Art. Roberts was elected a Royal Academician in 1841, recognizing his contributions to the art world.
Artist & collection
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…
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