Gate Of The Metwáleys - Cairo

Gate Of The Metwáleys - Cairo  is a beautiful original black and white etching engraved by Ebenezer Challis  in 1860 ca. after an illustration that David Roberts realized for  'The Art Journal' in 1855.

In good conditions, except for some foxings on the lower margin and diffused yellowing of paper. Includes a passepartout: 43 x 34 cm.

Title below the image " From the picture in the Royal Collection ", production detail " D. Roberts R. A. Pinxt. ", " E. Challis Sculpt. ", and publication line " London, Published for the Proprietors ".

The artwork represents a v iew on a market in a busy street, leading to a gateway with two towers in the background.

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