{"product_id":"baalbek-from-the-fountain-david-roberts","title":"Baalbek. From the Fountain - David Roberts","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed lithograph by David Roberts depicting the Roman ruins of Baalbek, featuring figures near a fountain and the architectural remains of the site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Roberts, a Scottish painter, travelled extensively through the Near East between 1838 and 1839. This work, Baalbek. From the Fountain, originates from his sketches made during this expedition. It was later published as part of his extensive series, The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, and Nubia, which brought the architectural wonders of the region to a wide European audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition captures the Roman ruins of Baalbek in modern-day Lebanon. Roberts employs a soft, atmospheric light to render the ancient stone structures against the horizon. In the foreground, figures are gathered near a fountain, providing a sense of scale and human presence amidst the remnants of antiquity. The inclusion of a peacock on the right adds a decorative element to the scene, while the fallen columns and masonry suggest the passage of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoberts was known for his precise draughtsmanship and his ability to document architectural details with accuracy. His work reflects the nineteenth-century fascination with the history and geography of the Levant. The lithographic process, executed by Louis Haghe, translates Roberts' original watercolours into a series of tonal washes and fine lines. This print offers a view of the site as it appeared to travellers in the mid-nineteenth century, documenting both the physical state of the ruins and the contemporary life surrounding them. The print remains a record of the site before extensive modern restoration efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/naar-aanleiding-van-de-dood-van-jacob-maris-marius-bauer\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaar aanleiding van de dood van Jacob Maris - Marius Bauer — Marius Bauer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/march-of-the-crusaders-for-an-attack-denis-auguste-marie-raffet\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMarch of the Crusaders for an Attack - Denis-Auguste-Marie Raffet — Denis-Auguste-Marie Raffet\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"David Roberts","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58873803473231,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58873988940111,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58873988972879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58873989005647,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58873989038415,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Baalbek_Poster_CompositorV1_1790249399668.jpg?v=1790251164","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/baalbek-from-the-fountain-david-roberts","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}