Paintings of Egyptian ruins from the 19th century

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David Roberts was a 19th century Scottish painter. After a successful career in the theater as a set painter he travelled considerably, painting landscapes of where he went. He's most well known as an Orientalist because of his paintings from his travels to Egypt.  I  featured one of his works in my post The immensity of time. He painted a variety of scenes, but I've chosen to show his paintings of Egyptian ruins.  

Most of these pictures are from Art Print's post: David Roberts. There are many more examples of his work at that link. They include more scenes of Egyptian ruins as well as scenes of life and architecture throughout the Middle East and Europe.

David Roberts

The immensity of time

Abu Simbel Temple by David Roberts
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Let It Be Forgotten - Sara Teasdale

Let it be forgotten, as a flower is forgotten,
Forgotten as a fire that once was singing gold,
Let it be forgotten for ever and ever,
Time is a kind friend, he will make us old.

If anyone asks, say it was forgotten
Long and long ago,
As a flower, as a fire, as a hushed footfall
In a long forgotten snow.