Near Thebes, Egypt

Details

Edward Lear (1812-1888)
Near Thebes, Egypt
signed with monogram and dated '1884' (lower right) and inscribed and dated 'Near Thebes. 19 July 1867' (lower left)
watercolour, heightened with white
3¾ x 7 1/8 in. (9.5 x 18.2 cm.)

Provenance

Allan Nevill, the artist's godson, and by descent.

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Lot Essay

Lear visited Egypt four times, firstly in 1848, then again in 1853 and 1854. His final trip was from the winter of 1866 to the spring of 1867, nearly 13 years after his last visit.

Allan Nevill was the son of William Nevill, Lear's childhood friend.

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