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Edward Lear (London 1812-1888 San Remo)
Lot 224

Edward Lear (London 1812-1888 San Remo)

View of Zagarolo, near Rome, Italy

Closed7 December 2016

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GBP 2,000

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Edward Lear (London 1812-1888 San Remo)
View of Zagarolo, near Rome, Italy
signed, inscribed and dated 'Zagarolo./ Edward Lear del./ Feby. 10. 1840' (lower left)
black chalk heightened with white, on pale blue paper
5 ¼ x 8 ¾ in. (13.3 x 22.2 cm.)

with Abbott and Holder, London.

Specialist note

This pencil drawing is typical of the artist's early style. The technique and composition of such works shows the influence of James Duffield Harding with a vigorous use of soft dark lines, white chalk highlights and tinted paper.