Old lithograph Fountain of the Virgin, Nazareth after David Roberts 20th century

Very beautiful modern lithograph, colored, in bistre. Based on a watercolor by david roberts (1796-1864) originally engraved by louis haghe (1806-1885) is edited, published by fg moon&son in london. David roberts, watercolor painter best known for his depictions of life in the middle east, with village scenes and monuments. From his travel watercolors, 248 lithographs grouped in six volumes describe egypt, nubia, the holy land, syria, arabia, and were produced at the time on stone by the famous topographer louis haghe and his team for 7 years. Here is represented a fountain with women carrying jars to fill water and a group of travelers resuming the journey on donkeys. It is inscribed on the lower right fountain of the virgin, april 21, 1839 and on the left under the pass everywhere david roberts. A very pretty mat enhances the lithograph as well as a pretty burgundy and glazed frame. Very good condition, with just a small shock on the side of the frame. Size: h 36 cm l 46 cm for travel lovers, this painting will decorate your interior with great charm.