A view of Brolo, Sicily

Edward Lear (1812-1888) A view of Brolo, Sicily inscribed and dated 'Brolo./5.July.1847' (lower left), numbered '217.' (lower right) and further inscribed with colour notes including 'Sand/Buildings white and ochre: Rose gray and grass.' (lower left and lower right) pencil and pen and brown ink with brown and blue wash on buff paper 8½ x 13 3/8 in. (20.9 x 34.1 cm.)