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Another Lear Rebus (?)

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Marco Graziosi

The following was recently sold at an auction by Fonsie Mealy’s. It contains Lear’s only colour self-portrait I have seen. The sale also included some correspondence between a Mrs Elinor Wiltshire, the owner of the sheet at the time (1985), … Continue reading →

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Edward Lear, Rebus Letter

Posted on September 2, 2021 by Marco Graziosi

I am not entirely convinced by the solution proposed by the auctioneer is correct, also see Mary Beard’s article from her TLS blog. Edward Lear, The Rebus Letter: I would be a great arse in writing should I not attempt … Continue reading →

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