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The portico entrance of a monastery, possibly Vatopaidi, Mount Athos
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Edward Lear (London 1812-1888 San Remo)
The portico entrance of a monastery, possibly Vatopaidi, Mount Athos
inscribed in Greek and dated 'Balo & Paidion[?]/ 18. Sept. 1856.' (lower right), numbered '92' (lower right) and '1' (verso) and further inscribed with colour notes
pencil, pen and ink and watercolour on paper
10 1/8 x 8 5/8 in. (25.7 x 21.9 cm.)
The portico entrance of a monastery, possibly Vatopaidi, Mount Athos
inscribed in Greek and dated 'Balo & Paidion[?]/ 18. Sept. 1856.' (lower right), numbered '92' (lower right) and '1' (verso) and further inscribed with colour notes
pencil, pen and ink and watercolour on paper
10 1/8 x 8 5/8 in. (25.7 x 21.9 cm.)
Provenance
Charles Church, a gift from the artist, and by descent to the present owner.
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Lucy Cox