Artwork
View on the Tiber, Rome
View on the Tiber, Rome is an oil painting by David Roberts. It dates from 1862 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.
About this work
Overview
View on the Tiber, Rome is a painting created by David Roberts in 1862. It is an oil on canvas work held in the Scottish National Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a scene on the Tiber River in Rome, showcasing Roberts' ability to capture detailed landscapes.
Technique & Style
Roberts employed oil paint to achieve a high level of detail in the work, reflecting his skill as a painter and lithographer.
History & Provenance
David Roberts was elected a Royal Academician in 1841, having gained recognition for his Orientalist works based on travels in the Near East during the late 1830s.
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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