David Roberts
(1796–1864) Scottish painter (1796–1864)
David Roberts (1796–1864) is listed in the catalogue as a painter. By year of birth, David Roberts belongs to the chapter ‘Romanticism’ in this site’s history of art.
David Roberts was born in Stockbridge and died in London. Wikidata associates David Roberts with Orientalism. David Roberts became a member of Royal Academy of Arts.
One of the best-known works is ‘The Remains of the Roman Forum’. The catalogue has 182 works by David Roberts with free images. The dated works span the years 1811–1864. Works by David Roberts are held by several collections, among them Yale Center for British Art, National Galleries Scotland, Birmingham Museums Trust, and Guildhall Art Gallery.
Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Lizinska de Mirbel, Christina Robertson, August Wilhelm Julius Ahlborn, Dimitar Zograf, and Leopold Kupelwieser.