^Lot 930155 David Roberts Original Drawing & Painting On Paper

This original artwork is both drawn and painted. It portrays a Classical style interior, with figures and decorative elements. * Artist: David RobertsSignature: By the artist in pencil, lower leftMedium: Pencil and watercolor on paperBoard size: 13 3/4 x 9 3/4 inchesCondition: ExcellentCertificate of Attribution: Alan Goldberg Authentication Service, London EnglandReference marking: On versoAlso included: Portrait print of the artist, published 1855 by Day & Son, London, 8 1/4 x 12 3/4 inches Biography: * David Roberts (1796- ) was a Scottish artist working in London in the early 19th century. He traveled to Egypt and the Holy Land to paint the monuments, architecture and local people. His work from this period became quite popular, and is in many fine public collections. * *