{"product_id":"semua-david-roberts","title":"Semua - David Roberts","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed lithograph by David Roberts depicting a caravan travelling through the arid terrain of Semua, captured during his 1839 travels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lithograph depicts the site of Semua, captured during David Roberts' extensive travels through the Near East. Roberts, a Scottish painter, embarked on a journey to Egypt and the Holy Land in 1839 to document the architecture and geography of the region. His sketches were later transformed into lithographs by Louis Haghe, forming the basis of the publication 'The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, and Nubia'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition follows a classic topographical approach. A caravan of figures mounted on camels traverses a winding path through a rugged, arid valley. The foreground is defined by steep, rocky slopes that draw the eye towards the middle ground, where the settlement of Semua sits upon a plateau. The distant hills fade into a soft, atmospheric haze, a technique Roberts used to convey the vast scale of the terrain. The colour palette remains restrained, relying on earthy ochres, muted browns, and soft greys to reflect the sun-bleached environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoberts possessed a keen eye for architectural detail and human scale. By placing the small figures of the caravan against the expansive geological formations, he provides a sense of the isolation and physical demands of travel in this region during the nineteenth century. The work avoids excessive ornamentation, focusing instead on the clarity of the line and the accurate representation of the site. This print offers a glimpse into the documentation efforts of the period, where artists acted as observers of distant cultures and terrains. The work remains a clear example of the technical precision achieved by the collaboration between Roberts and his lithographer, capturing the light and texture of the desert environment with careful attention to detail.\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\/jonge-man-op-klompen-young-man-in-clogs-jan-weissenbruch\" 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;\"\u003eJonge man op klompen (Young Man in Clogs) - Jan Weissenbruch — Jan Weissenbruch\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/missouri-indians-karl-bodmer\" 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;\"\u003eMissouri Indians - Karl Bodmer — Karl Bodmer\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":58573842547023,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58573845397839,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58573845430607,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58573845463375,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58573845496143,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58573845528911,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58573845561679,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58573845594447,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58573845627215,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58573845659983,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58573845692751,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58573845725519,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Semua_Poster_CompositorV1_1787793717785.jpg?v=1787793969","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/semua-david-roberts","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}