David Roberts (1796 - 1864) - photo 1

David Roberts

David Roberts was a Scottish painter and a member of the Royal Academy.

Since 1819, David Roberts worked as a scenographer in various theaters, where his creative potential was appreciated. Inspired by the positive feedback, some time later he seriously engaged in painting. After the first exhibition of works, held in 1824, the artist went on a trip. He visited several countries in Europe, where he created many drawings. In 1833, David Roberts continued to explore the world: he went to Spain, where he spent almost a year, also had time to visit Morocco, lived in Cairo for a long time and made sketches everywhere. Subsequently, his works were published in various magazines, and the author gained fame as a talented illustrator. In 1841, the artist became a member of the Royal Academy.

In the 1840s, an album with his works was published, thanks to these publications, David Roberts became the most famous painter of the Victorian era. The artist also skillfully depicted monuments of architecture. David Roberts' paintings are striking in their photographic accuracy, and he is still considered one of the best architectural painters in his homeland.

Date and place of birt:24 october 1796, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Date and place of death:25 november 1864, London, United Kingdom
Nationality:United Kingdom, Scotland
Period of activity: XIX century
Specialization:Artist, Painter, Scenographer
Genre:Architectural landscape, Cityscape, Genre art, History painting, Landscape painting, Portrait
Art style:Academism, Romanticism, Orientalism

Creators United Kingdom

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