Lot Essay
For other views of Egypt by Lear see lots 273 and 276.
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An encampment near Ajun Hawara, Egypt
Details
Edward Lear (London 1812-1888 San Remo, Italy)
An encampment near Ajun Hawara, Egypt
inscribed and dated '19. January.1849. 5. P.M./near Ajun Howara[sic] .' (lower left), numbered '70' (lower right) and extensively inscribed with colour notes
pencil, pen and brown ink, on blue paper
6 x 16 in. (15.2 x 40.7 cm.)
An encampment near Ajun Hawara, Egypt
inscribed and dated '19. January.1849. 5. P.M./near Ajun Howara[sic] .' (lower left), numbered '70' (lower right) and extensively inscribed with colour notes
pencil, pen and brown ink, on blue paper
6 x 16 in. (15.2 x 40.7 cm.)
Provenance
with The Forge House Gallery, Cookham, Berkshire, 1974.
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