Girzeh, Egypt

Edward Lear (London 1812-1888 San Remo, Italy) Girzeh, Egypt inscribed and dated ‘Girzeh/2-3 p.m./March 3 1854.’ (lower right) and extensively inscribed with colour notes pencil, pen and brown ink and watercolour heightened with bodycolour on paper 11.1/2 x 18.7/8 in. (29.2 x 48 cm.)