Tag Archives: Edward Lear

Edward Lear, A Palm, Agrigento, Sicily (1847)

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Marco Graziosi

Edward Lear, A Palm, Agrigento, Sicily (1847). Ink on paper. 8 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. (sheet), 17 x 14 1/2 in. (frame). MutualArt.

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Edward Lear, Two Early Botanical Studies (1828)

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Marco Graziosi
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Reviews of the Ikon Exhibition: Edward Lear Moment by Moment

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Marco Graziosi

I’m starting a tour of Wales &c. today and will be away for a couple of weeks, but I want to recommend again the Ikon exhibition in Birmingham, and in particular the great catalogue, with essays by Matthew Bevis, Jenny … Continue reading →

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Edward Lear, Civita d’Antino (1844)

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Marco Graziosi

Edward Lear, Civita d’Antino Pencil, chalk and white heightening. Signed, inscribed and dated, 1844. 6.5×11.25 inches. Framed: 15.5×19 inches. Illustrated Edward Lear, ‘Excursions in Italy’, 1846, plate 20. Provenance John Scandrett Harford (1787-1866), who first met Lear in Italy in … Continue reading →

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Music from Edward Lear’s Works

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Marco Graziosi

I have started revising the page on Recording of Edward Lear Poems inserting links to the pieces available on Tidal and/or Spotify (of course they may be available on other services too). Here is a just-published CD which includes the … Continue reading →

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Edward Lear, Pietra Secca (1844)

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Marco Graziosi

Edward Lear, Pietra Secca (erroneously titled “Pietra Sella” in the auction page). Signed and dated ‘E Lear 1844’ l.r. and inscribed with title l.l., pencil and charcoal  heightened with white 17 x 12cm Provenance: The Estate of Sir Jack and … Continue reading →

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Symposium: Edward Lear in the Round Now Online (timing)

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Marco Graziosi

If, like me, you only managed to see part of the symposium on Edward Lear in the Round and are a bit overwhelmed by its six and a half hours,maybe you will find my timing breakup of the schedule useful. … Continue reading →

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Edward Lear, The Black Mountain, Cephalonia (1863)

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Marco Graziosi

Edward Lear, The Black Mountain, Cephalonia Signed, inscribed and dated ‘Black Mountain/16 May 1863/6.30a.m. 168’ l.r., pen and ink and watercolour 32 x 48cm. invaluable. Also see: 1, 2.

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Edward Lear Symposium at Ikon Gallery

Posted on September 11, 2022 by Marco Graziosi

It has now been confirmed that the symposium will be streamed on YouTube. The link is already active and displays a countdown to the start of  the stream. You now have no excuse to miss it, even if you are … Continue reading →

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Edward Lear: Moment to Moment Exhibition and Symposiom

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Marco Graziosi

Just a quick reminder that the exhibition Edward Lear: Moment to Moment, at the Ikon Gallery in Birmingham will be opening next Saturday, 9 October. In addition, on Monday, 12 September, there will be a symposium: Edward Lear in the … Continue reading →

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