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Edinburgh from the Calton Hill, by David Roberts, oil, 1858

Edinburgh from the Calton Hill

David Roberts

1858

oil

canvas

From the collection of Art Gallery of New South Wales

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Overview

Edinburgh from the Calton Hill is a 1858 oil by David Roberts, held at Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Who painted this?
David Roberts
When & what style?
1858
Where can I see it?
Art Gallery of New South Wales

About this work

This is a landscape painting by David Roberts. It's a cityscape. The painting depicts a panoramic view of Edinburgh from Calton Hill. Roberts was inspired to create this work after visiting his native city with his friend Clarkson Stanfield. You can learn more about the artist who created this painting at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, but for now, check out the work of artist: David Roberts (Scottish, 1796–1864).

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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…

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