Interior of Amiens Cathedral, David Roberts, circa 1827

David roberts, british, born in scotland, 1796–1864, interior of amiens cathedral, ca. 1827 watercolor on cream wove paper 36. 3 x 31. 3 cm (14 5/16 x 12 5/16 in. ) gift of robert a. Koch, graduate school class of 1954 x1969-380 roberts was trained as a house painter specializing in decorative interiors at a time when wealthy patrons often required such craftsmen to create elaborate trompe l’oeil architectural effects based on historical models. Although his exceptional talents quickly led to a successful career in london as a designer and painter of theatrical sets and panoramas, he ultimately found fame painting picturesque architectural sites from continental europe, egypt, and the holy land. Date: circa 1827. Dimensions: 36.3 x 31.3 cm. Medium: watercolor on cream wove paper. Roberts, David, Interior of Amiens Cathedral, ca. 1827