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Roberts, David
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
or a British artist, was born at Stockbridge, near Edinburgh, Oct. 24, 1796. He was apprenticed as a house painter in his native place, but, going to London in 1822, he found employment as a scene painter for Drury Lane Theater. In 1832-33 he went to Spain, and in 1838-9 made a tour through Syria, Egypt, and other Eastern countries. In 1841 he was elected a member of the Royal Academy. Mr. Roberts died in London, Nov. 25, 1864. Among his paintings are, Ruins of the Great Temple of Karnak: — Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives: — Interior of the Cathedral at Burgos: — Chancel of the Collegiate Church of St. Paul, Antwerp. Among his books, the following are the principal: Picturesque Views in Spain and Morocco (Lond. 1835-38): — The Holy Land, Egypt, Nubia, Arabic, etc. (1842-48, 4 vols. fol.). See Allibone, Dict. of Brit. and Amer. Authors, s.v.; Appletons' Cyclop. s.v.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Roberts, David'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/r/roberts-david.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
