Lot Essay
The present drawing is the earliest work by Lear in this collection, and was executed on his way out to Rome for the first time in 1837 (see lot 78).
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Geneva, from Petit Sacconex, Switzerland
Details
Edward Lear (1812-1888)
Geneva, from Petit Sacconex, Switzerland
dated 'Sept.8th.1837.' (lower centre)
pencil, heightened with touches of white on grey paper, corners cut
6 x 9 3/8 in. (15.2 x 3.8 cm.)
Geneva, from Petit Sacconex, Switzerland
dated 'Sept.8
pencil, heightened with touches of white on grey paper, corners cut
6 x 9 3/8 in. (15.2 x 3.8 cm.)
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