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Edward Lear, Dhows on the Nile at Sunset (1853)

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Marco Graziosi

Edward Lear, Dhows on the Nile at sunset. Inscribed and dated ‘4pm 31 December 1853’ (lower left). Watercolour, pen and ink. 9.5 x 23cm (3 3/4 x 9 1/16i. Bonhams.

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Edward Lear in Malta, Corfu, and Lake Maggiore

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Marco Graziosi

I have received John Varriano’s new book on Edward Lear in Malta, a gorgeous addition to the recent fashion of books and / or exhibitions on Lear’s travels to different parts of the world. This beautiful oblong volume contains a detailed … Continue reading →

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Edward Lear, Syra, Ermoupoli (1864)

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Marco Graziosi

Edward Lear, View of Ermoupoli, Syros. Inscribed ‘Syra. Ermoupoli. June 1. 5.30 AM/ 182’ and dated ‘1864’ l.r. Watercolour. 17 x 32 cm. (6¾ x 12½ in.) Lear visited Syra on his way back to Athens at the end of a two … Continue reading →

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Edward Lear, Auribeau (1868)

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Marco Graziosi

Edward Lear, Auribeau. Signed with monogram l.r., inscribed ‘Abribeau’ and dated ‘1868’ l.l. Watercolour. 33 x 51.5 cm. (13 x 20 1/4 in.) Lear was in Cannes until April of 1868. From there he could make expeditions into the hills; he … Continue reading →

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Edward Lear, Luxor (1854)

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Marco Graziosi

Edward Lear, Luxor. Extensively inscribed throughout; inscribed, dated and numbered ‘Luxor 17 Feby 1854/ 6/2 PM/ 217’ (lower right); inscribed ‘No. 6 single’ (verso). Pencil, watercolour and bodycolour. 24.8 x 45.8cm (9 3/4 x 18 1/16in) “On February 8th he began … Continue reading →

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Edward Lear, Venice (1865)

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Marco Graziosi

Edward Lear, Venice. Inscribed ’18th 7 20. Nov. 1865. 3.30′. Watercolour over pencil. 29.5 x 49 cm. (11 3/4 x 19 1/4 in.) The present watercolour dates from Lear’s second trip to Venice in November 1865. He first visited the city … Continue reading →

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Edward Lear, Nemertska from Kouzza, Albania (1857)

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Marco Graziosi

Edward Lear, Nemertska from Kouzza, Albania. Dated ’15 April 1857′ l.l. and inscribed extensively. Ink and watercolour. 32.4 x 52.1 cm. (12¾ x 20½ in.) Provenance: Lady Shaw; Thence by descent. Lady Shaw met Lear in Corfu and later acquired this watercolour … Continue reading →

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Edward Lear, Mtahleb, Malta (1866)

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Marco Graziosi

Edward Lear, Mtahleb, Malta. Inscribed ‘Emtachleb, Malta’, dated ’11 am Feby 3 1866′ and numbered 52, further inscribed with extensive colour notes. Watercolour heightened with bodycolour. 36.2 53.3 cm. (14 1/4 x 21 in.) Provenance: William Rothenstein. Sir John Rothenstein. Lear’s final … Continue reading →

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Edward Lear, Jericho (1865)

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Marco Graziosi

Edward Lear, Jericho. Signed with monogram, inscribed ‘JCS’ and dated ‘1865’ l.r. Watercolour and bodycolour. 17.7 x 25.2 cm. (7 x 10 in.) Catherine Symonds, a gift from the artist; By descent to H.J. Vaughan; Christie’s London, 26 April 1963, lot … Continue reading →

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Edward Lear, View of the Roman Campagna

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Marco Graziosi

Edward Lear, View of the Roman Campagna and the Alexandrine Aqueduct. Signed with monogram (lower left). Watercolour heightened with white. 17.8 x 38.1cm (7 x 15in). Bonhams.

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