An Arab Encampment in Wadi Feiran, Egypt

Details

Edward Lear (British, 1812-1888)
An Arab Encampment in Wadi Feiran, Egypt
signed in monogram (lower left)
pencil, pen and black ink, watercolor, gouache and gum arabic on paper
7 x 14¾ in. (17.8 x 37.5 cm.)

Provenance

with Agnew's & Sons, London.

Lot Essay

Wadi Feiran is a river which originates in the Sinai mountains and is visible in the distance to the east side of the Gulf of Suez. The present drawing is probably based on sketches executed during Lear's trip to Egypt and Palestine from 1866-67.

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