Lot Essay
Lear was impressed with the views on Cephalonia; he noted in his diary that 'the views were delightful.'
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Coastline near Cephalonia
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Edward Lear (1812-1888)
Coastline near Cephalonia
inscribed 'off Cephalonia' (lower left) and dated '17. May. 1863' (lower right) and with number and inscription '148/Upright/next above lowest/right' (on the reverse)
pen and ink and blue wash
2 7/8 x 5¾ in. (7.3 x 14.6 cm.)
Coastline near Cephalonia
inscribed 'off Cephalonia' (lower left) and dated '17. May. 1863' (lower right) and with number and inscription '148/Upright/next above lowest/right' (on the reverse)
pen and ink and blue wash
2 7/8 x 5¾ in. (7.3 x 14.6 cm.)
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