Roberts: The Sphinx — Ancient Egyptian Art Print

David Roberts lithograph · 1846–49

A restored Egyptian artwork from the Marginalia archive, captioned with its history:

David Roberts drew the Sphinx in 1839 with only its head and shoulders clear of the deep, drifting desert sand.

A David Roberts lithograph of the Great Sphinx half-buried in sand, its weathered head rising against the pyramids.

Materials & origin

• Material: 200 gsm gallery-grade, acid-free fine-art paper (FSC-certified).
• Print: Archival giclée, 12-colour printing, smooth matte finish for glare-free display.
• Artwork: Restored from a public-domain Egyptian original; colour and detail digitally cleaned for large-format print.
• Origin: Made on demand and shipped from the print hub nearest you, cutting transit and waste.
• Framing: Sold unframed; ships rolled in a protective tube.