Abu Simbel, Egypt

Edward Lear (1812-1888) Abu Simbel, Egypt inscribed and dated 'Aboo Simbel. 8-8.30.AM. 9.Feby.1867' (lower left) and further inscribed 'but make it sunrise/K. Knee - 10 feet from sand' and numbered '(38)' (lower left, partially overmounted) pencil, pen and brown ink and watercolour heightened with white 14 5/8 x 18¾ in. (37.1 x 47.7 cm.)