A ruined tower, Thebes
$500
Edward Lear (London 1812-1888 San Remo)
A ruined tower, Thebes
inscribed and dated 'Thebes. July. 4. 1848/ a high wind & so cold I must go back for a coat' (lower left), numbered '117' (lower right), and extensively inscribed with colour notes throughout
pencil, pen and brown ink and watercolour
10 ½ x 18 3/8 in. (26.7 x 46.7 cm.)